The Gixxer Cup 2017

Suzuki Motorcycle launched the Gixxer Cup in 2015 with much fan following and through the last 2 seasons, it evolved into a brilliant platform for the budding racers in India and a spectacular racing championship. In addition to laying the foundations for Suzuki’s global racing heritage in India, the Suzuki Gixxer Cup has brought class leading motorcycle racing infrastructure to the local talent at a fractional cost. Apart from showcasing the real potential of the Gixxer SF, this championship will double up as a rider development program for the up and coming local racers by giving them an affordable platform for valuable racing experience and exposure to the dynamic sport of motorcycle racing.
For the third year of the Gixxer Cup, Suzuki are determined to raise the bar yet again, and our new formed partnership with JK Tyre Motorsport to organise the championship shall not disappoint.
We look forward to another exciting 4 rounds of racing at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore and Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida; and would love to have you join us on this rollercoaster!

Road to Rookies Cup 2017

Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup is a unique sporting event that gives young biking enthusiasts between 12 – 16 years of age a chance to race and show their mettle. The most talented rider would get a chance to participate at the Red Bull Rookies Cup Qualifying for 2017 in Spain!
For the second year running, the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup programme will be held alongside the Suzuki Gixxer Cup. The championship will be held over three rounds at Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore. The most talented rider would be selected by September beginning and would be sent to Spain by October 2017 for a crack at the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup Qualifying!
Organized by JK Tyre Motorsport (one of the oldest and most active motorsports team in the country) and approved by the FMSCI (The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India), this championship will be professionally conducted in accordance with the regulations of the FMSCI.
Suzuki Motorcycle India invites you to come and witness this adrenaline pumping thrill of racing!”

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Indian riders come up with flying colours at the 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup

The recently concluded 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup has witnessed some great performances from the Indian riders, who sealed the Asia cup of Road Racing as well as the Suzuki Gixxer Cup. The winner of the Asia cup of Road Racing has been Sai Rahil Pillarisetty from India and the winner of the 2017 Suzuki Gixxer […]

In the Suzuki Gixxer Cup, having entered the Round 4 with 56 out of a possible 60 points in the previous 3 rounds, Joseph reaped dividends of his previously consistent performances to stake claim to this year’s championship. It was an exciting weekend of the wheel to wheel racing as the Suzuki Gixxer Cup Championship […]

06 Feb 2018

Gixxer Cup gets an international flavour as action shifts to Buddh International Circuit for a thrilling-finale

Young riders will get an opportunity to share the grid with international racers of Asia Cup of Road Racing 2017 Greater Noida, Nov 18, 2017: Motorsport-enthusiasts in the city can brace themselves for an action-packed weekend as the Suzuki Gixxer Cup, in association with JK Tyre Motorsport, enters its final lap of the 2017 season […]

Round 2 saw Mumbai’s Nayan Chatterjee and Hyderabad’s Anindith Reddy scorch the track on Day 1 winning one race each in the highly competitive Euro JK 17 category. The Kari Motor Speedway was ablaze with the adrenaline rushing drivers battling it out in Round 2 of the JK-Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship. The 20th edition […]

06 Feb 2018

Racers Anindith, Chittesh emerge champions in JK Tyre Nationals

Hyderabads Anindith Reddy and Kolhapurs Chittesh Mandody were crowned Euro JK 2017 and LGB 4 champions in the final of the 20th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship at the Buddh International Circuit here on Sunday. As expected, Chennai’s Joseph Mathew took home the Suzuki Gixxer Cup despite not even taking the podium in the weekend’s […]

Aizawl’s Young Lalhruaizela books his ticket to Spain in Round 3 of 20th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship 2017 Anindith storms into the lead in Euro JK 17 class Mizoram’s Lalhruaizela virtually grabbed the ticket to the Road to MotoGP in Spain by finishing second in Round 3 of the 20th JK Tyre FMSCI […]

20 Sep 2017

Malsawmdawngliana breaks Mathew’s winning streak in Gixxer Cup

Gixxer Cup: In the second race of third round of Gixxer Cup, the championship leader, Joseph Mathew lost for the first time as his winning streak was put to an end by Malsawmdawngliana and Sachin Chaudhary. Both the riders fought tooth and nail to claim victory till the very end of the race. In the […]

20 Sep 2017

Joseph Mathew dominates Round 2 of JK Tyre Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2017

With victories in both races of Round 2, Joseph Mathew extends his lead in the championship Subsequent to a great performance in the first round of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2017, Joseph Mathew continues with his top form. The Chennai based racer could only manage a third place on the grid on Saturday. Malsawmdawngliana posted […]

20 Sep 2017

Lalhruaizela Bags Ticket To Spain In Red Bull Road To Rookie Cup Final

All set to make India proud at the Road to MotoGP series in Spain, North Eastern boy Lalhruaizela has bagged the ticket in the second edition of the Red Bull Road to Rookie cup. The Mizoram boy led the points table, having consistently finished second in almost every race of the championship. The final round […]

20 Sep 2017

15-Year-Old Biker From Mizoram Is Ready To Make India Proud, Will Race In Road To MotoGP In Spain

Mizoram’s Lalhruaizela virtually grabbed his ticket to Road to MotoGP in Spain by finishing second in Round 3 of the 20th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship 2017 on Saturday. The 15-year-old biker collected the maximum possible 10 points on Day 1 of the weekend to take his tally to 48 points, a full 12 […]

20 Sep 2017

15-year old racer from Mizoram to race in Road to MotoGP in Spain

The 15-year old racer tallied the maximum possible 10 points on Day 1 of two days racing in the RedBull Road to Rookie Cup making his final total to 48 points a full 12 points over his stalemate Lalnunsanga. The third round of JKTyre National Racing Championship being held in Coimbatore has been the talk […]

20 Sep 2017

Mizoram’s Lalhruaizela to represent India at MotoGP Spain

15-year-old Lalhruaizela from Mizoram finished second in the final round of the the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup. For Lalhruaizela, this means he would now represent India at the qualification round of next year’s Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup in Spain. At the end of the final round, the youngster had a total 48 […]

20 Sep 2017

JK racing gets bigger and better

The JK Tyre racing bandwagon is back in the city. This time around, it has come with a bigger and a much better package to enthral the motorsport fans from this part of the region through the first round of its national championship. The championship, which is into its 20th year, is expected to dish […]

20 Jul 2017

JK Tyre National Racing Championship 2017: Day 1 Report

Day 1 of the 20th JK Tyre National Racing Championship has concluded here at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore with the weather gods ensuring the perfect climate for a racing weekend. Day 1 witnessed two races of the Euro JK 17, the flagship racing series, along with one race of the LGB4 category. The […]

20 Jul 2017

Eight Mizo racers eye glory at JK Tyre National Racing meet

Aizawl, July 7 (IANS): A couple of months after the Aizawl FC created waves by clinching their maiden I-League football tournament, now a group of eight budding racers from Mizoram are all set to etch their name in the countrys racing circuit and earn a chance to represent India at the Red Bull Rookie Cup-Road […]

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup, Euro JK 17, LGB4 series and a lot more is part of the action in the 20th edition of the JK-FMSCI National Racing Championship in 2017. The twentieth edition of the JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship 2017 (JKNRC) will be kick starting at the Kari Motor Speedway this weekend (7-9th July). […]

20 Jul 2017

Stage is set for 20th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship in Coimbatore

The iconic championship is celebrating its 20th year and JK Motorsport is leaving no stone unturned to befit the occasion. Two well-known international racers will line up along with the country’s top drivers to spice up the action. It promises to be fast, raw and exhilarating. JK Tyre adds a new dimension to the JKNRC […]

20 Jul 2017

Suzuki India Concludes 2016 Gixxer Cup On A New High

Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT) saw a thrilling conclusion to the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016 Round 5 on Sunday. The 2016 racing season was full of interesting and closely fought races, and the last round was the most thrilling of them all. The riders from both Open and Novice category battled it out on the […]

20 Mar 2017

No stopping Jagan Kumar

SUPER SHOW: Jagan Kumar claimed the Super Sport Indian (165cc) class title by producing yet another dominating ride on Saturday. Jagan Kumar of TVS Racing produced yet another commanding performance to seal the premium Super Sport Indian (165cc) class title on the penultimate day of the fifth and final round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI […]

14 Mar 2017

Meka Vidhuraj, Joseph Mathew win Gixxer titles

Chennai, 22 January 2017: In a thrilling conclusion to the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016, Suzuki Motorcycle India hosted Round 5 of the one-make race at the Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai on Sunday as part of the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2016. The Suzuki Gixxer Cup which began its second season in June […]

10 Mar 2017

Suzuki Gixxer Cup Open & Novice Championship 2016

In a thrilling conclusion to the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016, Suzuki Motorcycle India hosted Round 5 of the one make race at the Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai on Sunday. The Gixxer Cup is conducted alongside the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2016. Meka Vidhuraj wins the Open Championship & Joseph Mathew wins the […]

06 Mar 2017

Suzuki concludes Season 2 of Gixxer Cup

In a thrilling conclusion to the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016, Suzuki Motorcycle India hosted Round 5 of the one make race at the Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai on Sunday. The Gixxer Cup is conducted alongside the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2016. The Suzuki Gixxer Cup which began its second season in June, […]

04 Mar 2017

Suzuki Gixxer Cup Season 2 Concludes on a High Note

Suzuki Motorcycle India hosted Round 5 of the one make race at the Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai on Sunday. The Gixxer Cup is conducted alongside the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2016. The Suzuki Gixxer Cup which began its second season in June, was full of interesting races, most of them closely fought, […]

The 2016 season of the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship came to an end yesterday at the MMRT in Chennai. The final round was held over three days, and hosted five individual championships and three one-make championships. In the National Championship, Spaniard Ami Van Poederooijen from Puducherry, took the Super Sport 300-400cc class title, after […]

27 Feb 2017

Hold fast to dreams…

How Sachin Chaudhary went from learning to race to testing a Moto3 machine in the span of a few months When was the last time you took a leap of faith? When was the last time that you did something that you’d always wanted to do, without worrying about the outcome or the end result? […]

03 Feb 2017

Buddh International Circuit witnesses action-filled Suzuki Gixxer Cup

CHENNAI: The Suzuki Gixxer Cup has returned for a second time to the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. The Suzuki One Make Race Gixxer Cup 2016 is a one-make racing championship run alongside the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship. In addition to the Gixxer Cup, spectators were privileged to witness the Asia Road Racing […]

05 Oct 2016

Sachin Choudhary Becomes First Indian Rider To Participate In Red Bull Rookies Cup

As Maverick Vinales brought home a MotoGP victory in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on his Team Suzuki Ecstar GSX-RR! On the same day, back in India, the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup concluded with Sachin Choudhary being selected to head to Spain later this year to compete in the Rookies Cup Qualifying. […]

14 Sep 2016

Sachin Chaudhary Wins the First-Ever Red Bull Road To Rookies Cup

Sachin will now head to Spain to participate in the qualifiers of the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup that is slated to take place in October The first Indian edition of the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup came to an exciting end at the Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT) on September 4, 2016. It […]

06 Sep 2016

Red Bull ‘Road to Rookies’ joins Suzuki GIXXER Cup

India’s Suzuki GIXXER Cup Championship will now run with a new event this year, the ‘Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup to help young talent. Suzuki Motorcycle India PVT Ltd. (SMIPL) announced this week that this season’s five-round GIXXER Cup will also feature qualifiers at each event for the MotoGP™ series that is now in […]

12 Aug 2016

Who Will Qualify For The 2016 Red Bull Rookies Cup?

The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup will run alongside the Suzuki Gixxer Cup and two winners will be selected from the 13-17 years age group for Red Bull Rookies Cup in Spain There is some good news for motorcycle racing enthusiasts in India. No, MotoGP isn’t coming to India yet. However, something in the […]

12 Aug 2016

Suzuki Gixxer Cup Season 2 Round One Concludes on a New High

Suzuki Motorcycle India’s One Make Race platform the Gixxer Cup returned for its second season, as a platform for young riders to explore and improve their skills on two-wheels. The one make race series kicked off at the Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) and is approved by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India […]

27 Jun 2016

Suzuki Gixxer Cup Returns At Kari Motor Speedway

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup returned for its second season this weekend at Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore with the popular one-make championship supported and run within the 2016 Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championships. Organised by the Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) and approved by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), the 2016 […]

27 Jun 2016

Suzuki gears up for 2016 Gixxer cup bike

The second edition of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup will commence this weekend in Coimbatore. For the Gixxer Cup Suzuki had prepared a special race-spec version of the Gixxer SF. Now, for the second season the bike has undergone a slew of changes. We were invited by Suzuki to ride the new Gixxer race bike at […]

27 Jun 2016

Experience: 2016 Suzuki Gixxer Cup race bike

The racetrack is a wonderful place. Beyond the fact that it’s safe and allows you to ride to your personal limit, I love how you can have fun riding pretty much any motorcycle at the track. This holds especially true at a tight and technical one like the Kari Motor Speedway where technique is everything. […]

27 Jun 2016

2016 Suzuki Gixxer Cup Season 2: First Ride on The Cup Bike

HIGHLIGHTS The Suzuki Gixxer Cup is a brilliant learning platform for budding racers The race spec Gixxer now gets a rear disc brake, steel braided hose Upgrades also include a K&N Filter, larger sprocket and a racing exhaust When you have passion for two-wheels as well as speed; you can’t help but imagine yourself on […]

Suzuki motorcycles and Red Bull racing have announced their partnership for the Road to Rookies Cup 2016. The two organisers will provide a structured programme to the young biking enthusiasts to kick-start their racing career. To select the Road to Rookies Cup participants, organisers will nominate 10 young riders within the age group of 13-17,based […]

25 May 2016

RED BULL ROAD TO ROOKIES CUP

Say hello to the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup – a unique sporting event that gives young biking enthusiasts between 13 – 17 years of age a chance race and show their mettle. The most talented one gets to be a part of the internationally acclaimed Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup 2016 in Spain. […]

06 May 2016

Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016 Announces Season 2 With Red Bull

Season two of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup has been announced. The Japanese-based manufacturer will be partnering with Red Bull for season two. Red Bull will be organising its Road to Rookies Cup 2016 in the Indian sub-continent. Red Bull will provide a lucky few Indian racers a chance to race in the Rookies Cup. The […]

06 May 2016

Suzuki Announces Gixxer Cup Season 2

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup is back! After a successful end to Season 1 in the esteemed presence of US motorcycling legend Kevin Schwantz, things are being taken to overdrive with the announcement of a partnership with Red Bull for Road to Rookies Cup! Organised by the oldest and most active motorsports club in the country, […]

06 May 2016

Suzuki Two Wheelers Announced Gixxer Cup 2016

Competitors battling it out in last year’s Gixxer Cup One make race series is an interesting concept that provides every competitor with a level playing field to showcase their talents. Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) is back with the second season of Gixxer Cup 2016. The Gixxer Cup was launched last year and garnered a huge fan […]

06 May 2016

Suzuki announces 2016 Gixxer Cup

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today announced the return of their popular Gixxer Cup for its second season in 2016. Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year with much fan following and through the 5 rounds, it evolved […]

06 May 2016

SUZUKI TWO WHEELERS ANNOUNCED GIXXER CUP 2016

One make race series is an interesting concept that provides every competitor with a level playing field to showcase their talents. Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL)One make race series is an interesting concept that provides every competitor with a level playing field to showcase their talents. Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) is back with the second season […]

06 May 2016

Reach Moto3 directly through Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) has announced the return of their Gixxer Cup for its second season in 2016. However, this time around they partnered with Red Bull for the Road to Rookies Cup 2016 which changes a whole lot of things. Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year with much fan […]

05 May 2016

Suzuki announces Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup programme

Suzuki India announced a partnership with Red Bull for the Road to Rookies Cup, for young Indian riders, who will compete in the 2016 Gixxer Cup season. The second season of the one-make series using Suzuki Gixxer bikes will start during the weekend of June 24-26, at the Kari Motor Speedway. The five-round championship will act […]

Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year with much fan following and through the 5 rounds, it evolved into a brilliant platform for the budding racers in India and a spectacular racing championship. Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, […]

–Highly popular Suzuki Gixxer Cup returns for 2nd season –Partnership with Red Bull for Road to Rookies Cup 2016 Chennai, May 4th, 2016: Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today announced the return of their popular Gixxer Cup for its second […]

05 May 2016

Rookies Cup to promote Indian bikers

05 May 2016

Suzuki, Red Bull Racing Announce 2016 Road to Rookies Cup

STORY HIGHLIGHTS Suzuki has tied up with Red Bull for the second season of Gixxer cup The two best riders will be selected for the Rookies Cup in Spain Rookies Cup will have 3 rounds in the season Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited has announced the return of the popular Gixxer Cup for its second […]

05 May 2016

Suzuki two-wheelers announces Gixxer Cup 2016

Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year. This year, the championship is in partnership with Red Bull CHENNAI: Suzuki Motorcycle India(SMIPL), a subsidiary of Japanese two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced the return of their popular Gixxer Cup for its second season in 2016. Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last […]

04 May 2016

Indian riders come up with flying colours at the 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup

The recently concluded 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup has witnessed some great performances from the Indian riders, who sealed the Asia cup of Road Racing as well as the Suzuki Gixxer Cup. The winner of the Asia cup of Road Racing has been Sai Rahil Pillarisetty from India and the winner of the 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup is Joseph Matthew from India as well.

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup was started in the year 2015 and since then it has been conducted every year and has become a brilliant platform where budding riders across the continent gets the chance to showcase their talent. Moreover, they are also getting a chance to represent their country at such a big platform. They are provided with the class-leading motorcycle racing infrastructure, which gives them a great experience and exposure in terms of motorcycle racing.

This time, the bar has been raised to the next level from the previous two occasions. It was an exciting battle of the wheel-to-wheel racing witnessed at the 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup, which has been supported by the FIM and FMSCI in association with JK Tyre Motorsports. The event was concluded successfully at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in India, where riders from Asian countries competed against each other.

Sachin Chaudhary from Ahmedabad came into the 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup as the defending champion. But he was left behind by the spirited and consistent performance from Joseph Matthews, who managed to clinch the trophy this year. Sachin Chaudhary managed to earn the second spot with 49 points, while the third-placed Malsawm Dawngliana of Aizwal earned 43 points.

In the Asia Cup of Road Racing, Sai Rahil Pillarisetty claimed the top spot by winning both the races. However, in the second race, Japan’s Ms Miu Nakahara did give a strong fight to him. The Indian racer beat him by a mere 0.19 seconds and gave Indian spectators reasons to cheer.

The results of the 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup will certainly boost up the Indian riders and we may hope for more brilliance from the riders in the coming years. It gives them the perfect environment to get prepared for the upcoming international racing events.

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Indian riders come up with flying colours at the 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup,

The recently concluded 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup has witnessed some great performances from the Indian riders, who sealed the Asia cup of Road Racing as well as the Suzuki Gixxer Cup. The winner of the Asia cup of Road Racing has been Sai Rahil Pillarisetty from India and the winner of the 2017 Suzuki Gixxer […]

06 Feb 2018

The recently concluded 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup has witnessed some great performances from the Indian riders, who sealed the Asia cup of Road Racing as well as the Suzuki Gixxer Cup. The winner of the Asia cup of Road Racing has been Sai Rahil Pillarisetty from India and the winner of the 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup is Joseph Matthew from India as well.

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup was started in the year 2015 and since then it has been conducted every year and has become a brilliant platform where budding riders across the continent gets the chance to showcase their talent. Moreover, they are also getting a chance to represent their country at such a big platform. They are provided with the class-leading motorcycle racing infrastructure, which gives them a great experience and exposure in terms of motorcycle racing.

This time, the bar has been raised to the next level from the previous two occasions. It was an exciting battle of the wheel-to-wheel racing witnessed at the 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup, which has been supported by the FIM and FMSCI in association with JK Tyre Motorsports. The event was concluded successfully at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in India, where riders from Asian countries competed against each other.

Sachin Chaudhary from Ahmedabad came into the 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup as the defending champion. But he was left behind by the spirited and consistent performance from Joseph Matthews, who managed to clinch the trophy this year. Sachin Chaudhary managed to earn the second spot with 49 points, while the third-placed Malsawm Dawngliana of Aizwal earned 43 points.

In the Asia Cup of Road Racing, Sai Rahil Pillarisetty claimed the top spot by winning both the races. However, in the second race, Japan’s Ms Miu Nakahara did give a strong fight to him. The Indian racer beat him by a mere 0.19 seconds and gave Indian spectators reasons to cheer.

The results of the 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup will certainly boost up the Indian riders and we may hope for more brilliance from the riders in the coming years. It gives them the perfect environment to get prepared for the upcoming international racing events.

In the Suzuki Gixxer Cup, having entered the Round 4 with 56 out of a possible 60 points in the previous 3 rounds, Joseph reaped dividends of his previously consistent performances to stake claim to this year’s championship. It was an exciting weekend of the wheel to wheel racing as the Suzuki Gixxer Cup Championship […]

06 Feb 2018

In the Suzuki Gixxer Cup, having entered the Round 4 with 56 out of a possible 60 points in the previous 3 rounds, Joseph reaped dividends of his previously consistent performances to stake claim to this year’s championship.

It was an exciting weekend of the wheel to wheel racing as the Suzuki Gixxer Cup Championship and the Asia Cup of Road Racing, under the aegis of FIM and FMSCI, in association with JK Tyre Motorsports, was concluded at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC).

Joseph Matthew of Coimbatore warded-off a spirited challenge from the defending champion Sachin Chaudhary, of Ahmedabad, to clinch the 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup Championship. For the final round of this year’s Suzuki Gixxer Cup championship, the added incentive for the racers was an opportunity to test their mettle against the continent’s best racers on the common grid for 2 races with the participants of Asia Cup of Road Racing. The local crowd, which had turned out in large numbers, had a lot to cheer as India’s Sai Rahil Pillarisetty took the top spot in both the races. Sai, however, had to dig deep to hold on to his top spot in the Race 2 as Japan’s Ms. Miu Nakahara ran him close, finishing just 0.19 seconds in the second-place

Gixxer Cup gets an international flavour as action shifts to Buddh International Circuit for a thrilling-finale,

Young riders will get an opportunity to share the grid with international racers of Asia Cup of Road Racing 2017 Greater Noida, Nov 18, 2017: Motorsport-enthusiasts in the city can brace themselves for an action-packed weekend as the Suzuki Gixxer Cup, in association with JK Tyre Motorsport, enters its final lap of the 2017 season […]

06 Feb 2018

Young riders will get an opportunity to share the grid with international racers of Asia Cup of Road Racing 2017

Greater Noida, Nov 18, 2017: Motorsport-enthusiasts in the city can brace themselves for an action-packed weekend as the Suzuki Gixxer Cup, in association with JK Tyre Motorsport, enters its final lap of the 2017 season at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) from Nov 17-19, 2017. The Round 4 of this tourney, which has gained a reputation for perpetually raising the bar since its inception in 2015, will see 22 young and talented riders across 16-cities of India vying for top-honours – a testimony to the sport’s growing popularity beyond the traditional strongholds of Chennai and Coimbatore. Adding to the excitement will the presence of 6 teams representing Japan, Australia, Philippines, Nepal and India, who will be sharing the grid with the young Gixxer Cup riders in the Round 3 of Asia Cup of Road Racing 2017.

In the Suzuki Gixxer Cup, Joseph Matthew of Chennai, with 56 points, starts as a strong favorite to seal this year championship, having established a 17 point lead over his nearest competitor Malsawmdawngliana, from Aizwal. However, Malsawmdawngliana, on 39 points, fresh from a victory in the final race of Round 3, is expected to take the fight to Joseph till the final lap. In doing so, he would also have to ward of challenge from his Aizwal compariot – Lalmawipuia (31 points), Sachin Chaudhary (29 points) of Ahmedabad; and Mumbai’s Sanjeev Mhatre (26 points); all of whom are in the reckoning for a podium finish in the championship.

The added incentive for the Gixxer Cup racers will be an opportunity to test their mettle against the continent’s best racers when they line-up on the common grid for 2 races over the weekend with the participants of Asia Cup of Road Racing.

In the Asia Cup Road Racing, racers are exposed to different environments, as they compete on unfamiliar tracks in unfamiliar country on bikes they have never ridden before. The races are conducted in two-person teams where they pair-up with riders they normally battle with in their national championships. Besides enabling them to test themselves against leading riders in other Asian countries the championship also provides the perfect grooming ground to prepare for their future international careers as they have to adapt to new languages, food and weather conditions while dealing with new racing challenges.

Round 2 saw Mumbai’s Nayan Chatterjee and Hyderabad’s Anindith Reddy scorch the track on Day 1 winning one race each in the highly competitive Euro JK 17 category. The Kari Motor Speedway was ablaze with the adrenaline rushing drivers battling it out in Round 2 of the JK-Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship. The 20th edition […]

06 Feb 2018

Round 2 saw Mumbai’s Nayan Chatterjee and Hyderabad’s Anindith Reddy scorch the track on Day 1 winning one race each in the highly competitive Euro JK 17 category.
The Kari Motor Speedway was ablaze with the adrenaline rushing drivers battling it out in Round 2 of the JK-Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship. The 20th edition of the motorsport championship has a host of categories including motorcycle racing for the first time this year. Round 2 saw Mumbai’s Nayan Chatterjee and Hyderabad’s Anindith Reddy scorch the track on Day 1 winning one race each in the highly competitive Euro JK 17 category.

The Euro JK round provided all the action as the top five drivers made for an intense battle on track. Round 1 leader Vishnu Prasad began at pole and seemed to have this weekend under his belt as well. The young driver built a comfortable lead over rivals and also clocked the fastest lap of 1:01.218. However, as luck would have it, Sandeep Kumar crashed on Lap 6 calling for the safety car and Australia’s Ricky Capo managed to close in on the race leader. However, on the penultimate lap, Vishnu’s engine stalled stealing a well deserved win from the racer. Nayan Chatterjee eventually went on to win Race 1, while Capo secured his first ever podium in India at P2. Meanwhile, Anindith Reddy was promoted to P3 after Vishnu’s early retirement giving him a place on the podium.

Anindith Reddy won one race each in the highly competitive Euro JK 17 category

Race 2 was equally action packed with a reverse grid coming into play. Nayan started at sixth and Anindith at fourth while Vishnu began last from the pit lane. However, the young driver showed some incredible pace going on to secure third place.

“I had a good start and that was half the job done. I went all the way up to the second place from fourth and it was just a matter of overtaking one more after that,” Anindith said.

In the LGB Formula 4 series, Chittesh Mandody proved his mettle on Day 1 making some stunning and overtakes. The Kolhapur based driver overtook Delhi’s Rohit Khanna to win the race, while Chennai based Rahul Rangasamy finished at P3.

Racers Anindith, Chittesh emerge champions in JK Tyre Nationals,

Hyderabads Anindith Reddy and Kolhapurs Chittesh Mandody were crowned Euro JK 2017 and LGB 4 champions in the final of the 20th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship at the Buddh International Circuit here on Sunday. As expected, Chennai’s Joseph Mathew took home the Suzuki Gixxer Cup despite not even taking the podium in the weekend’s […]

06 Feb 2018

Hyderabads Anindith Reddy and Kolhapurs Chittesh Mandody were crowned Euro JK 2017 and LGB 4 champions in the final of the 20th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship at the Buddh International Circuit here on Sunday.

As expected, Chennai’s Joseph Mathew took home the Suzuki Gixxer Cup despite not even taking the podium in the weekend’s second race.

Joseph finished fourth but he had picked up enough points by Round 3 to win by a comfortable 15 points (total 64 points).

Ahmedabad’s Sachin Chaudhary (49) and Aizawl’s Malsawmdawnglia Na (43) clinched the second and third places in the championship.

India’s Sai Rahil Pillarisetty (from Hyderabad) claimed the third round of the Asian Cup of Road Racing by completing a fine double on Sunday.

The other Indians in fray, Israel Vanlalhruaizela and Lal Nunsanga of Mizoram, were however nudged off the podium.

Miu Nakahara and Mei Sakurai displaced them to take the second and third places.

“The grand finale lived up to expectations. We had an amazing crowd to mark the 20th year of the championship and the fans had a wonderful time,” said Sanjay Sharma, the JK Motorsport President.

Aizawl’s Young Lalhruaizela books his ticket to Spain in Round 3 of 20th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship 2017 Anindith storms into the lead in Euro JK 17 class Mizoram’s Lalhruaizela virtually grabbed the ticket to the Road to MotoGP in Spain by finishing second in Round 3 of the 20th JK Tyre FMSCI […]

20 Sep 2017

Aizawl’s Young Lalhruaizela books his ticket to Spain in Round 3 of 20th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship 2017

Anindith storms into the lead in Euro JK 17 class

Mizoram’s Lalhruaizela virtually grabbed the ticket to the Road to MotoGP in Spain by finishing second in Round 3 of the 20th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship 2017 here on Saturday.

The 15-year-old biker collected the maximum possible 10 points on Day 1 of the weekend to take his tally to 48 points, a full 12 points more than his stalemate Lalnunsanga.

The blue riband event of the championship, the Euro JK 17, was meanwhile flung open with defending champion Anindith Reddy storming to the top of the table.

Starting a solitary point behind Vishnu Prasad, Hyderabad’s Anindith showed his speed and class to amass 15 points. He took full advantage of the reverse grid in Race 2, as he began on Pole 2, to win the race and the maximum possible 10 points.

He was penalised by 10 seconds for a false start but that didn’t affect him, as he had won the race by a clear 15 seconds. In the first race too, he suffered the same fate (for overtaking during a yellow flag) to slip from his second-place finish to fifth. It still fetched him 5 points and the advantage in the day’s last race.

Chennai’s Vishnu, on the other hand, had a disastrous run: he failed to finish in both the races and returned with no points. That allowed Mumbai’s Nayan Chatterjee to creep up by turning in third in Race 1. He, however, couldn’t finish Race 2 that hurt his chances to further move up the ladder.

In the Suzuki Gixxer Cup, Chennai’s Joseph Mathew continued his winning run, notching up his fifth straight victory. He is sitting on 50 points now, with the rest of the field nowhere near him.

The LGB Formula 4 proved to be the highlight of the day, with some great overtakings, some fierce defending and even the safety car coming out twice. Kolhapur’s Chittesh Mandody (Avalanche Racing) regained the upper hand winning the race in a spectacular way. Tied with Prasad (MSport) at 42 at the start of the day, Mandody absorbed tremendous pressure to ward off the pack behind him

Prasad pushed him all the way till the end but just couldn’t get past him. He settled for the third position and a useful 6 points to stay in the hunt. Dark Don Racing’s Rohit Khanna crashed into the party for the second position but with just 20 points he has a lot of catching up to do in the remaining three races.

Malsawmdawngliana breaks Mathew’s winning streak in Gixxer Cup,

Gixxer Cup: In the second race of third round of Gixxer Cup, the championship leader, Joseph Mathew lost for the first time as his winning streak was put to an end by Malsawmdawngliana and Sachin Chaudhary. Both the riders fought tooth and nail to claim victory till the very end of the race. In the […]

20 Sep 2017

Gixxer Cup:

In the second race of third round of Gixxer Cup, the championship leader, Joseph Mathew lost for the first time as his winning streak was put to an end by Malsawmdawngliana and Sachin Chaudhary. Both the riders fought tooth and nail to claim victory till the very end of the race. In the end, it was Malsawmdawngliana who got the better of Chaudhary by just a whisker – a seventh of a second to be precise – to take his first win. Chaudhry finished second while Mathew completed the podium.

Mathew still has a comfortable lead of 17 points in the championship despite finishing third in the race today. The final round of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup will be held in November at BIC.

Gixxer Cup:
1. Malsawmdawngliana – 14:15.595

2. Sachin Chaudhary – 14:16.355

3. Joseph Mathew – 14:18.080

Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup

Although Mizoram’s Lalhruaizela was announced the winner of the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup yesterday, the final race of the championship came to a successful conclusion on day 2, round 3 of JK Tyre National Championship at Coimbatore today.

Day 2 kicked off with the final race of Rookies Cup. The race saw Lalhruaizela suffer his first defeat in three rounds as he finished in third behind Lalnunsanga. The Sri Lankan rider, Jaden Gunawardena, is still unbeaten and finished first yet again, although he doesn’t qualify for points on account of the fact that he’s not an Indian national.

Even though Lalhruaizela was beaten by Lalnunsanga today, he will still be the one going for the Red Bull Road to MotoGP qualifiers in Spain in October this year.

Red Bull Rookie Cup
1. Jaden Gunawardena – 11:36.996

2. Lalnunsanga – 11:37.376

3. Lalhruaizela – 11:37.628

Joseph Mathew dominates Round 2 of JK Tyre Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2017,

With victories in both races of Round 2, Joseph Mathew extends his lead in the championship Subsequent to a great performance in the first round of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2017, Joseph Mathew continues with his top form. The Chennai based racer could only manage a third place on the grid on Saturday. Malsawmdawngliana posted […]

20 Sep 2017

With victories in both races of Round 2, Joseph Mathew extends his lead in the championship

Subsequent to a great performance in the first round of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2017, Joseph Mathew continues with his top form. The Chennai based racer could only manage a third place on the grid on Saturday. Malsawmdawngliana posted a brilliant 1:23.770 lap to take pole position for the race. Lalmawipuia and Joseph Mathew took second and third place on the grid.

Race 1 turned out to be flawless for Mathew. He started well to take the lead, leaving Sanjeev Mhatre and Lalmawipuia to fight it out for second place. The duo fought right up till the finish line but it was Mumbai-based Mhatre who crossed the line first. After securing pole, Malsawmdawngliana didn’t have the kind of race that he would have hoped for. The Aizwal-based unfortunately crashed out on the second lap.

Victory in Race 1 meant that Mathew could start Race 2 from pole position. Grid positions for the second race were according to the result of Race 1. Mathew once again managed a superb start to take the lead and stay ahead till the chequered flag waved. But the surprise package was Malsawmdawngliana who despite starting from the pits had a phenomenal race to take the second step of the podium. Sanjeev Mhatre secured third in Race 2.

Alongside the Gixxer Cup, there was also the Red Bull Rookies Cup. A 1:33.477-minute lap brought Lalnunsanga pole position for Race 1 while Lalhruaizela secured second place on the grid. The first race of the Red Bull Rookies cup was undoubtedly the most nail-biting one of the weekend. Gunawardena and Lalhruaizela fought throughout the 8-lap race and only to cross the line neck-in-neck. The Sri Lankan rider, however, managed to cross the finish line just 0.010 seconds ahead of Lalhruaizela. In Race 2, Gunwardena managed to pull a lead right at the start and stayed ahead till the end of the race. Meanwhile, Lahruaizela and Varoon S fought throughout the race to finish in second and third respectively.

All set to make India proud at the Road to MotoGP series in Spain, North Eastern boy Lalhruaizela has bagged the ticket in the second edition of the Red Bull Road to Rookie cup. The Mizoram boy led the points table, having consistently finished second in almost every race of the championship. The final round […]

20 Sep 2017

All set to make India proud at the Road to MotoGP series in Spain, North Eastern boy Lalhruaizela has bagged the ticket in the second edition of the Red Bull Road to Rookie cup. The Mizoram boy led the points table, having consistently finished second in almost every race of the championship. The final round (Round 3) of the series was held at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore this weekend and Lalhruaizela managed to bag a podium finish in both races of the weekend. The Red Bull Road to Rookie cup was held alongside the Suzuki Gixxer Cup this year, as part of the 2017 JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship.

Speaking on his victory, Lalhruaizela said, “It is an honour to represent my country at Red Bull MotoGP Qualifiers in Spain. Would like to thank Red Bull for such a great platform for me and many riders, who want to eventually make it to MotoGP, providing a chance to showcase our talent. I need to focus further on my fitness to be ready for the Red Bull MotoGP Qualifiers in Spain.”

Lalhruaizela finished second in Race 1 on Saturday, and collected the maximum possible 10 points on Day 1 of the weekend to take his tally to 48 points, a full 12 points more than his stalemate Lalnunsanga. However, Day 2 had Lalhruaizela, Lalnunsanga and Jaden Gunawardena fighting for first position all throughout with Jaden clinching the win. At the end of Race 2, Lalnunsanga got the better of Lalhruaizela with the latter finishing third. Sri Lanka’s Jaden Gunawardena is not eligible for points in the championship.

The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup is in collaboration with Suzuki India and a platform for budding racers between the age of 12 and 16 years to showcase and hone their talents. The winner from India and similar other countries get a chance to participate in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, giving a chance to fulfill their MotoGP dream.

With a 14 points lead and a total of 58 Championship points after 3 rounds of Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, Lalhruaizela has been selected to travel to Spain in October for the qualifiers of Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. The young racer from Mizoram started competitive racing in 2016 and competed against a total of 13 young racers in the series.

Meanwhile, Round 3 of the 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup continues to be dominated by Joseph Mathew. The Chennai-based racer has won every since race since the start of the season and continued his winning streak on Day 1 of Round 3 as well.

However, Mathew suffered his first defeat of the season on Day 2 and was upstaged by Aizawl’s Malsawmdawngliana and Ahmedabad’s Sachin Chaudhary to take third place. Nevertheless, he still leads with a comfort of 17 points ahead of the rivals, amassing a total of 56 points.

15-Year-Old Biker From Mizoram Is Ready To Make India Proud, Will Race In Road To MotoGP In Spain,

Mizoram’s Lalhruaizela virtually grabbed his ticket to Road to MotoGP in Spain by finishing second in Round 3 of the 20th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship 2017 on Saturday. The 15-year-old biker collected the maximum possible 10 points on Day 1 of the weekend to take his tally to 48 points, a full 12 […]

20 Sep 2017

Mizoram’s Lalhruaizela virtually grabbed his ticket to Road to MotoGP in Spain by finishing second in Round 3 of the 20th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship 2017 on Saturday.
The 15-year-old biker collected the maximum possible 10 points on Day 1 of the weekend to take his tally to 48 points, a full 12 points more than his stalemate Lalnunsanga.

The blue riband event of the championship, the Euro JK 17, was, meanwhile, flung open with defending champion Anindith Reddy storming to the top of the table.
Starting a solitary point behind Vishnu Prasad, Hyderabad’s Anindith showed his speed and class to amass 15 points. He took full advantage of the reverse grid in Race 2, as he began on Pole 2, to win the race and the maximum possible 10 points.
He was penalised by 10 seconds for a false start but that didn’t affect him, as he had won the race by a clear 15 seconds.
In the first race too, he suffered the same fate (for overtaking during a yellow flag) to slip from his second-place finish to fifth. It still fetched him 5 points and the advantage in the day’s last race.
Chennai’s Vishnu, on the other hand, had a disastrous run: he failed to finish in both the races and returned with no points.
That allowed Mumbai’s Nayan Chatterjee turn in third in Race 1. He, however, couldn’t finish Race 2 that hurt his chances to further move up the ladder.

In the Suzuki Gixxer Cup, Chennai’s Joseph Mathew continued his winning run, notching up his fifth straight victory. He is sitting on 50 points now, with the rest of the field nowhere near him.

15-year old racer from Mizoram to race in Road to MotoGP in Spain,

The 15-year old racer tallied the maximum possible 10 points on Day 1 of two days racing in the RedBull Road to Rookie Cup making his final total to 48 points a full 12 points over his stalemate Lalnunsanga. The third round of JKTyre National Racing Championship being held in Coimbatore has been the talk […]

20 Sep 2017

The 15-year old racer tallied the maximum possible 10 points on Day 1 of two days racing in the RedBull Road to Rookie Cup making his final total to 48 points a full 12 points over his stalemate Lalnunsanga.

The third round of JKTyre National Racing Championship being held in Coimbatore has been the talk in the city for the whole week, the nice weather and occasional rains have made the track both fun and challenging for the participants across all platforms. Day 1 of the race saw some big changes in the points table, especially in the Euro JK 2017 category. However, the talk has to be about the young racer Lalhruaizela from Aizawl, Mizoram who virtually booked his spot to the Road to MotoGP in Spain as the racer finished second in the Round three of the 20th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship 2017. The 15-year old racer tallied the maximum possible 10 points on Day 1 of two days racing in the RedBull Road to Rookie Cup making his final total to 48 points a full 12 points over his stalemate Lalnunsanga. RedBull Road to Rookie cup saw 12 racers all below the age of 17 showing their true potential and burning rubber to win. In this championship, budding racers from the age group 12-17 get a chance to race on the Suzuki Gixxer race spec bike and is held alongside JK Tyre Suzuki Gixxer cup. The specification of the bike for both the categories remains the same.
In the other category, Euro JK 2017 which is held in a partnership of Euro International a worldwide racing organization which has its branches in Italy and America saw the defending champion Anindith Reddy dominating the top of the table. Starting behind the likes of Vishnu Prasad, the racer from Hyderabad showed no mercy as he pushed his limits to gain 15 points. Taking full advantage of the reverse grid in Race 2 as he began on pole 2 and went on to win the race scoring 10 points. Even after being penalized by 10 seconds in both the races, first for overtaking during a yellow flag and next one for a false start didn’t hurt his chances of winning. Chennai’s Vishnu Prasad failed to finish in both the races and couldn’t score any championship points allowing Mumbai’s Nayan Chatterjee to creep up by finishing third in race 1.
In the Suzuki Gixxer Cup, Joseph Mathew from Chennai continued his winning run with a fifth straight victory. He is now on 50 championship points way above others.
FINAL RESULTS (DAY 1)
Euro JK 17
Race One (15 laps): 1. Ricky Capo (14:38.598); 2. Akash Gowda (14:42.998); 3. Nayan S Chatterjee 14:43.310
Race Two (15 laps): 1. Anindith Reddy (15:48.387); 2. Akash Gowda (15:53.491); 3. Ashwin Datta (15:54.314)
Gixxer Cup (10 laps)
1. Joseph Mattew (14:17.037); 2. Malsawmdawngliana (14:17.043); 3. Lalmawipuia (14:20.633)
Red Bull Rookie Cup
1. Jaden Gunawardena (11:36.318); 2. Lalhruaizela (11:39.108); 3. Lalnunsanga (11:39.768)

Mizoram’s Lalhruaizela to represent India at MotoGP Spain,

15-year-old Lalhruaizela from Mizoram finished second in the final round of the the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup. For Lalhruaizela, this means he would now represent India at the qualification round of next year’s Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup in Spain. At the end of the final round, the youngster had a total 48 […]

20 Sep 2017

15-year-old Lalhruaizela from Mizoram finished second in the final round of the the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup.

For Lalhruaizela, this means he would now represent India at the qualification round of next year’s Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup in Spain.

At the end of the final round, the youngster had a total 48 points, 12 points ahead of the rival Lalnunsanga.

JK racing gets bigger and better,

The JK Tyre racing bandwagon is back in the city. This time around, it has come with a bigger and a much better package to enthral the motorsport fans from this part of the region through the first round of its national championship. The championship, which is into its 20th year, is expected to dish […]

21 Jul 2017

The JK Tyre racing bandwagon is back in the city. This time around, it has come with a bigger and a much better package to enthral the motorsport fans from this part of the region through the first round of its national championship.

The championship, which is into its 20th year, is expected to dish out top class performances from some of the country’s finest talents in both the two-wheeler and the four-wheeler categories.

The Kari Motor Speedway circuit in Chettipalayam will be at the mercy of these young stars this weekend. They are all eagerly waiting to burn the rubber in this circuit that embraces speed.

The JK Euro 17 races, which features the powerful FB02 cars, will of course be the highlight. Besides the best of the Indian bunch, this category will also see an Italian (Paolo Ippolito) and an Aussie (Ricky Capo) driver giving the Indians a run for their money. The line-up will also feature a 17-year-old girl (Mira Erda) from Vadodara.

Interestingly, JK Tyre has made a foray into the two-wheeler racing category. It has entered into a partnership with international two-wheeler giants Suzuki and has formed a series that has been christened the ‘JK Tyre presents Suzuki Gixxer Cup’.

The riders for this series were hand-picked through some tight selection rounds at four places across the country. Hundreds of aspiring racers got the chances to showcase their skills by simply making an appearance at these venues. They were provided with Suzuki Gixxer bikes, safety equipment and the licence to go flat out before being selected.

And after being picked, these young talents also went through some tough grind at the Kari circuit recently.

“We are really excited about the season,” said Sanjay Sharma, Head of JK Motorsport.

“Not only is it going to be bigger and better, but we also have a two-wheeler category for the first time. There is immense biking talent in the country,” he added.

The JK event, which has come a long way since its inception in 1997, has served as a fine launching pad for budding racers who aspire to make a mark in Formula car racing.

And with the inclusion of the two-wheeler class, the championship is certainly going to serve as a double treat over the weekend for the fans.

JK Tyre National Racing Championship 2017: Day 1 Report,

Day 1 of the 20th JK Tyre National Racing Championship has concluded here at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore with the weather gods ensuring the perfect climate for a racing weekend. Day 1 witnessed two races of the Euro JK 17, the flagship racing series, along with one race of the LGB4 category. The […]

21 Jul 2017

Day 1 of the 20th JK Tyre National Racing Championship has concluded here at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore with the weather gods ensuring the perfect climate for a racing weekend. Day 1 witnessed two races of the Euro JK 17, the flagship racing series, along with one race of the LGB4 category. The motorcycle series had two races, the Gixxer Cup round followed by the Road to Rookie Cup.

Chennai’s Vishnu Prasad dominated the proceedings in the Euro JK 17 races after winning both the races in the category. He had started fourth after qualifying concerns but he managed to whip out a stellar first lap to gain the lead which he held till the end of the race. Defending champion, Anindith Reddy, tried very hard in both the races, but could not manage to pass Vishnu in either races. Mumbai’s Nayan Chatterjee gained from Anindith’s mistake in Race 2 while the latter tried a move on Vishnu, to finish 2nd in Race 2 after finishing 3rd in Race 1.

Chittesh Mandody, from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, started from pole and maintained steady pace throughout the race to claim the top spot at the podium. Diljith TS, an experienced campaigner and ex-champion, he finished a well-fought second. With his car struggling for top-speed on straights, Saran Vikram showed immense grit in claiming the final spot on the podium.

The motorcycle races started with the Road to Rookie Cup, where Suzuki, along with JK Tyre, is trying to create a platform for young and budding motorcycle racers. While a more experienced Jaden Gunawardena from Sri Lanka took the top spot, it was our boys from Aizawl, Mizoram who won everybody’s hearts. Seeing a racetrack for the first time in their lives, they were just a second off Jaden and we expect them to give the Sri Lankan a tough fight by the end of the season. Lalhruaizela and Lalnunsanga took the second and third positions respectively and it was great to see them celebrating with all the competitors.

The first round of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup saw 22 riders on the starting grid. While Joseph Matthew led the race from the first lap, Sanjeev Mhatre and Lalmawipuia fought all through the 10 laps for the second and third positions.

Eight Mizo racers eye glory at JK Tyre National Racing meet,

Aizawl, July 7 (IANS): A couple of months after the Aizawl FC created waves by clinching their maiden I-League football tournament, now a group of eight budding racers from Mizoram are all set to etch their name in the countrys racing circuit and earn a chance to represent India at the Red Bull Rookie Cup-Road […]

21 Jul 2017

Aizawl, July 7 (IANS): A couple of months after the Aizawl FC created waves by clinching their maiden I-League football tournament, now a group of eight budding racers from Mizoram are all set to etch their name in the countrys racing circuit and earn a chance to represent India at the Red Bull Rookie Cup-Road To Moto GP in Spain.

A total of 15 racers were selected in the Rookie Cup category of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup (12-16 years) with eight being from Aizawl. The youngsters will be seen in action in the JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship 2017, that begins at the Kari Motor Speedway at Coimbatore this weekend,

This is the first time in the history of the Indian motorsports that more than 50 percent of the grid in any racing event will be filled by racers from Aizawl.

This goes on to show the immense untapped quality hiding in the North Eastern part of the country and their potential could never be realised due to absence of a proper platform.

And in order to select racers from every nook and corner of the country, JK Tyre held four selection camps across the country — Bengaluru in the South, Aizwal in the East, Pune in the West and the National Capital Region (NCR) in the North.

“It is indeed a great turn of events that more than 50 percent of the racers in the Rookie Cup are from Aizawl,” Sanjay Sharma, head of JK Tyre Motor Sports, said.

“We always knew that this part of the country has lot of talent and this is the reason we host so many events in this part of the country. This is very encouraging and I believe with time and platform like these, we will see a lot more talent coming up from the North-East,” he added.

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup, Euro JK 17, LGB4 series and a lot more is part of the action in the 20th edition of the JK-FMSCI National Racing Championship in 2017. The twentieth edition of the JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship 2017 (JKNRC) will be kick starting at the Kari Motor Speedway this weekend (7-9th July). […]

21 Jul 2017

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup, Euro JK 17, LGB4 series and a lot more is part of the action in the 20th edition of the JK-FMSCI National Racing Championship in 2017.

The twentieth edition of the JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship 2017 (JKNRC) will be kick starting at the Kari Motor Speedway this weekend (7-9th July). The championship has been a stepping stone for a host of Indian motorsport athletes that have made us proud in India and overseas. Apart from the Indian contingent, the 2017 National Racing Championship will see the addition two international racers lining up to take the action to a whole new level.

This year will also see the JKNRC add a comprehensive bike category with the Suzuki Gixxer Cup. The Gixxer Cup will see 30 young bikes including two women make every second country on the track. Moreover, the Gixxer Cup will also provide a glorious opportunity for 15 yound racers to make their mark in the sport, and also earn a ticket to represent India in Spain, in the Red Bull Rookie Cup – Road to MotoGP.

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup will see one participant represent India in Spain

The Euro JK 17 category with FB02 formula cars will remain the main attraction this year as well, with reigning champion Anindith Reddy defending his title. The Hyderabad based boy won three out of four rounds last year and will be looking to achieve a similar status this year as well. However, things won’t be that easy as competition from international racers Paolo Ippolito from Italy and Ricky Capo from Australia will act as a major threat. Capo has also won the European Le Mans series, and that should certainly bring some new level of excitement to the track this year.

In addition, the Euro JK 17 will see its first ever lady driver join the championship with 17-year-old Mira Erda joining the series. The Gujarat girl has been active in karting and other formula championships in the past years and will be holding the baton for women drivers as she competes with the boys at the track. Also watch out for Mumbai’s Nayan Chatterjee and current LGB4 champion Vishnu Prasad of Chennai, who will be keenly watched upon.

The LGB4 series will see competition from two Sri Lankan racers

JK National Racing Championship’s LGB4 series will also be something to watch out for. With Raghul Rangasamy, Sneha Sharma and Rohit Khanna being the front runners, there will be two Sri Lankan racers joining the grid. The Indian motorsport action starts this weekend and we will be bringing you all the updates.

Stage is set for 20th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship in Coimbatore,

The iconic championship is celebrating its 20th year and JK Motorsport is leaving no stone unturned to befit the occasion. Two well-known international racers will line up along with the country’s top drivers to spice up the action. It promises to be fast, raw and exhilarating. JK Tyre adds a new dimension to the JKNRC […]

21 Jul 2017

The iconic championship is celebrating its 20th year and JK Motorsport is leaving no stone unturned to befit the occasion. Two well-known international racers will line up along with the country’s top drivers to spice up the action. It promises to be fast, raw and exhilarating.

JK Tyre adds a new dimension to the JKNRC this year, with the introduction of a comprehensive bike category, the JK Tyre presents Suzuki Gixxer Cup.

“We are really excited about this season,” Sanjay Sharma, head of JK Motorsport, said. “Not only is it going to be bigger and grander but we will also have a two-wheeler category for the first time,” he added.

Like always, the Euro JK 17 category, featuring FB02 formula cars, will be the main attraction. A packed grid will go full throttle against each other, with defending champion Anindith Reddy starting as the early favourite.

The Hyderabadi lad won three of the four rounds last year and will be hoping for an encore as he prepares to make the big leap in world racing. He will, however, have to contend with the international racers, Paolo Ippolito from Italy and Ricky Capo from Australia.

Capo will be a major threat, especially after winning the European Le Mans Series. Last year’s second runner-up Nayan Chatterjee (Mumbai) and defending LGB4 champion Vishnu Prasad (Chennai) will also be a force to reckon with as they aim to go a notch higher.

Seventeen-year-old Mira Erda (Vadodara), who will become the first lady driver to compete in the Euro JK 17, will also be keenly watched.

The JK Tyre presents Suzuki Gixxer Cup will also add to the adrenaline rush, with 30 young bikers, including two women, set to burn rubber. The bikers have been carefully selected after four different selection rounds across the country — Bengaluru in the South, Aizawl in the East, Pune in the West and the National Capital Region in the North.

Hundreds of aspiring racers got the chance to showcase their skills by simply making an appearance at the venues. They were provided Suzuki Gixxer bikes, safety equipment and given the licence to go all out.

The Gixxer Cup will also provide a glorious opportunity for 15 young racers, including eight from Aizawl, in the Rookie category (12-16 years), to make their mark and earn a ticket to represent India at the Red Bull Rookie Cup – Road to MotoGP in Spain.

The selection of so many youngsters from Aizawl in the rookie category is a great sign for Indian motor sport. “There is immense biking talent in the country,” Sanjay Sharma explained. “We had over 1200 fine aspirants and it’s a pity that we couldn’t accommodate more,” he added.

JKNRC’s other popular category, the LGB4, will see as many as 18 racers gunning for glory. Two Sri Lankan racers bring the international flavour while Chennai’s Raghul Rangasamy, Mumbai’s pilot-lady racer Sneha Sharma (both Meco Racing) and Delhi’s Rohit Khanna (Dark Don) are expected to be front-runners.

Suzuki India Concludes 2016 Gixxer Cup On A New High,

Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT) saw a thrilling conclusion to the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016 Round 5 on Sunday. The 2016 racing season was full of interesting and closely fought races, and the last round was the most thrilling of them all. The riders from both Open and Novice category battled it out on the […]

07 Apr 2017

Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT) saw a thrilling conclusion to the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016 Round 5 on Sunday. The 2016 racing season was full of interesting and closely fought races, and the last round was the most thrilling of them all.

The riders from both Open and Novice category battled it out on the track. The Open Category saw Aaron Gunawardena win race one, ahead of R Rajinikanth and Meka Vidhuraj. The race two was even closely fought between Aaron and Rajinikanth, eventually, Aaron went on to win the race.

Both the Novice Category races were won by Joseph Mathew and he sealed the 2016 Suzuki Gixxer Cup title with 54 points lead over the runner-up Amarnath Rajan. In race one, Joseph lead the race with a commendable margin of 10+ seconds and went on to win the race from Vishal S. Race two was a nail-biting one as Joseph and Amarnath had a closely fought battle but eventually, Joseph took the top spot.

No stopping Jagan Kumar,

SUPER SHOW: Jagan Kumar claimed the Super Sport Indian (165cc) class title by producing yet another dominating ride on Saturday. Jagan Kumar of TVS Racing produced yet another commanding performance to seal the premium Super Sport Indian (165cc) class title on the penultimate day of the fifth and final round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI […]

07 Apr 2017

SUPER SHOW: Jagan Kumar claimed the Super Sport Indian (165cc) class title by producing yet another dominating ride on Saturday.

Jagan Kumar of TVS Racing produced yet another commanding performance to seal the premium Super Sport Indian (165cc) class title on the penultimate day of the fifth and final round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National motorcycle racing championship at the MMRT track, Sriperumbudur, on Saturday.

With just one more race on Sunday and a maximum of 25 points available, 28-year-old Jagan, who registered his fourth win from nine starts, took his tally to 166, well beyond the reach of his nearest rival and teammate Kannan Subramaniam (122).

Meka Vidhuraj, Joseph Mathew win Gixxer titles,

Chennai, 22 January 2017: In a thrilling conclusion to the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016, Suzuki Motorcycle India hosted Round 5 of the one-make race at the Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai on Sunday as part of the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2016. The Suzuki Gixxer Cup which began its second season in June […]

27 Mar 2017

Chennai, 22 January 2017: In a thrilling conclusion to the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016, Suzuki Motorcycle India hosted Round 5 of the one-make race at the Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai on Sunday as part of the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2016.

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup which began its second season in June and had a total of 10 races each in Gixxer Open and Gixxer Novice classes.

The Open Category saw Aaron Gunawardena win Race 1 of the final round, cruising ahead of R Rajinikanth by over 2 seconds. Race 2 witnessed a nail-biting finish between Aaron, Rajinikanth and Vivian with Aaron overtaking on the last corner and clinching the win with 1/10th of a second ahead of R Rajinikanth.

Moreover, it was a closely contested season, Meka Vidhuraj was crowned the Open Championship winner of the season by securing a commendable 176 points, 23 points ahead of R Rajinikanth, who took the runner-up trophy with 153 points and Vivian Gladwin won third place overall with 144 points.

Race 1 of the Novice Category was won by Joseph Mathew with a commendable margin of 10+ seconds and Vishal S coming in 2nd. Race 2 was more closely fought with Joseph Mathew’s winning lead cut down to 1 second by Amarnath Rajan in 2nd place. Joseph Mathew deservingly won the Novice Championship with a staggering total of 200 points. Amarnath Rajan was the Novice Championship Runner Up with 144 points, and Clinton Cordeiro got the Championship 2nd Runner Up at 73 points.

Both Open and Novice Champions go home with Suzuki Gixxer SF and Suzuki Gixxer motorcycles respectively, while the winners of the 2nd and 3rd positions take cash prizes of Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 10,000 each.

Suzuki Gixxer Cup Open & Novice Championship 2016,

In a thrilling conclusion to the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016, Suzuki Motorcycle India hosted Round 5 of the one make race at the Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai on Sunday. The Gixxer Cup is conducted alongside the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2016. Meka Vidhuraj wins the Open Championship & Joseph Mathew wins the […]

27 Mar 2017

In a thrilling conclusion to the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016, Suzuki Motorcycle India hosted Round 5 of the one make race at the Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai on Sunday. The Gixxer Cup is conducted alongside the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2016. Meka Vidhuraj wins the Open Championship & Joseph Mathew wins the Novice Championship

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup which began its second season in June. The Open Category saw Aaron Gunawardena win Race 1, cruising ahead of R Rajinikanth by a 2+ second lead. Race 2witnessed a nail biting finish between Aaron, Rajinikanth and Vivian with Aaron overtaking on the last corner and clinching the win with 1/10th of a second ahead of R Rajinikanth. After a closely contested season, Meka Vidhuraj was crowned the Open Championship winner of the season by securing a commendable 176 points, 23 points ahead of R Rajinikanth, who took the runner-up trophy with 153 points; and Vivian Gladwin won third place overall with 144 points.

Race 1 of the Novice Category was won by Joseph Mathew with a commendable margin of 10+ seconds and Vishal S coming in 2nd. Race 2 was more closely fought with Joseph Mathew’s winning lead cut down to 1 second by Amarnath Rajan in 2ndplace. Joseph Mathew deservingly won the Novice Championship with a staggering total of 200 points. Amarnath Rajan was the Novice Championship Runner Up with 144 points, and Clinton Cordeiro got the Championship 2nd Runner Up at 73 points.

Both Open and Novice Champions go home with Suzuki Gixxer SF and Suzuki Gixxer motorcycles respectively, while the winners of the 2nd and 3rd positions take cash prizes of Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 10,000 each.

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016 is organized by Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) and approved by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI).

Suzuki concludes Season 2 of Gixxer Cup,

In a thrilling conclusion to the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016, Suzuki Motorcycle India hosted Round 5 of the one make race at the Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai on Sunday. The Gixxer Cup is conducted alongside the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2016. The Suzuki Gixxer Cup which began its second season in June, […]

22 Mar 2017

In a thrilling conclusion to the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016, Suzuki Motorcycle India hosted Round 5 of the one make race at the Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai on Sunday. The Gixxer Cup is conducted alongside the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2016.
The Suzuki Gixxer Cup which began its second season in June, has garnered an avid fan following and provided a spectacular show for racing enthusiasts. The season was full of interesting races, most of them closely fought, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats. The final round too witnessed intense competition in both the categories with many riders fighting it out for the Novice and Open Championships.
The Open Category saw Aaron Gunawardena win Race 1, cruising ahead of R Rajinikanth by a 2+ second lead. Race 2 witnessed a nail biting finish between Aaron, Rajinikanth and Vivian with Aaron overtaking on the last corner and clinching the win with 1/10th of a second ahead of R Rajinikanth. After a closely contested season, Meka Vidhuraj was crowned the Open Championship winner of the season by securing a commendable 176 points, 23 points ahead of R Rajinikanth, who took the runner-up trophy with 153 points; and Vivian Gladwin won third place overall with 144 points.
Race 1 of the Novice Category was won by Joseph Mathew with a commendable margin of 10+ seconds and Vishal S coming in 2nd. Race 2was more closely fought with Joseph Mathew’s winning lead cut down to 1 second by Amarnath Rajan in 2nd place. Joseph Mathew deservingly won the Novice Championship with a staggering total of 200 points. Amarnath Rajan was the Novice Championship Runner Up with 144 points, and Clinton Cordeiro got the Championship 2nd Runner Up at 73 points.
Both Open and Novice Champions go home with Suzuki Gixxer SF and Suzuki Gixxer motorcycles respectively, while the winners of the 2ndand 3rd positions take cash prizes of Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 10,000 each.
The results for all the races are:
1. Novice Race 1 Laps: 4 1st: Joseph P Mathew 9:11.643 2nd: Vishal S 9:22.692 3rd: Alexander AS 9:24:259 Best Lap: Amarnath Rajan 2:12:973 (100.6 kmph)
2. Novice Race 2 Laps: 4 1st: Joseph P Mathew 9:16.665 2nd: Amarnath Rajan 9:17.967 3rd: Alexander AS 9:19.629 Best Lap: Amarnath Rajan 2:13.338 (100.2 kmph)
3. Open Race 1 Laps: 6 1st: Aaron Gunawardena 14:01.800 2nd: R Rajinikanth 14:04.201 3rd: Meka Vidhuraj 14:08:988 Best Lap: Aaron Gunawardena 2:11.584 (101.6 kmph)
4. Open Race 2 Laps: 6 1st: Aaron Gunawardena 13:37.638 2nd: R Rajinikanth 13:37.715 3rd: Vivian Gladwin 13:38:097 Best Lap: R Rajinikanth 2:10:912 (102.1 kmph)
Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016 Open Championship Results
Champion Meka Vidhuraj – 176 Pts
Runner Up R Rajinikanth – 153 Pts
2nd Runner Up Vivian Gladwin – 144 Pts
Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016 Novice Championship Results
Champion Joseph Mathew – 200 Pts
Runner Up Amarnath Rajan – 144 Pts
2nd Runner Up Clinton Corderio – 73 Pts
The Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016 is organized by Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) and approved by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI).

Suzuki Gixxer Cup Season 2 Concludes on a High Note,

Suzuki Motorcycle India hosted Round 5 of the one make race at the Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai on Sunday. The Gixxer Cup is conducted alongside the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2016. The Suzuki Gixxer Cup which began its second season in June, was full of interesting races, most of them closely fought, […]

22 Mar 2017

Suzuki Motorcycle India hosted Round 5 of the one make race at the Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai on Sunday. The Gixxer Cup is conducted alongside the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2016. The Suzuki Gixxer Cup which began its second season in June, was full of interesting races, most of them closely fought, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats. The final round too witnessed intense competition in both the categories with many riders fighting it out for the Novice and Open Championships.

The Open Category saw Aaron Gunawardena win Race 1, cruising ahead of R Rajinikanth by a 2+ second lead. Race 2 witnessed a finish between Aaron, Rajinikanth and Vivian with Aaron overtaking on the last corner and clinching the win with 1/10th of a second ahead of R Rajinikanth. After a closely contested season, Meka Vidhuraj was crowned the Open Championship winner of the season by securing 176 points, 23 points ahead of R Rajinikanth, who took the runner-up trophy with 153 points; while Vivian Gladwin won third place overall with 144 points.

Race 1 of the Novice Category was won by Joseph Mathew with a margin of 10+ seconds and Vishal S coming in 2nd. Race 2 was closely fought with Joseph Mathew’s winning lead cut down to 1 second by Amarnath Rajan in 2nd place. Joseph Mathew won the Novice Championship with a total of 200 points. Amarnath Rajan was the Novice Championship Runner Up with 144 points, and Clinton Cordeiro got the Championship 2nd Runner Up at 73 points.

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Both Open and Novice Champions go home with Suzuki Gixxer SF and Suzuki Gixxer motorcycles respectively, while the winners of the 2nd and 3rd positions take cash prizes of INR 20,000 and INR 10,000 each. The results for all the races are as follows:

The 2016 season of the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship came to an end yesterday at the MMRT in Chennai. The final round was held over three days, and hosted five individual championships and three one-make championships. In the National Championship, Spaniard Ami Van Poederooijen from Puducherry, took the Super Sport 300-400cc class title, after […]

27 Feb 2017

The 2016 season of the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship came to an end yesterday at the MMRT in Chennai. The final round was held over three days, and hosted five individual championships and three one-make championships. In the National Championship, Spaniard Ami Van Poederooijen from Puducherry, took the Super Sport 300-400cc class title, after winning both races this weekend. His team-mates from Rockstar Racing, Amarnath Menon K and Abhishek Vasudev, took second and third place respectively, in both races.

Ami van Poederooijen won both races in this round, giving him the title in the Super Sport 300-400cc class

In the Super Sport 165cc class, TVS Racing’s Jagan Kumar managed to take the title after winning both races this weekend. This makes it his fifth National title in a row. His team-mate, Harry Sylvester, finished almost two seconds behind him in the first race while Honda Ten10 Racing’s Mathana Kumar took third. In Race 2, Jagan Kumar’s team-mate, S Kannan Subramaniam took second while Sylvester took third.

Jagan Kumar won both races this weekend, giving him the title Super Sport 165cc class title

Rajiv Sethu of Honda Ten10 Racing sealed the title in the Pro Stock 165cc class, after a double win in this round. His team-mate, Mithun Kumar, finished second in both races. Team RACR’s Prabhu Arunagiri finished third in Race 1, while his team-mate, D Dinesh Kumar took third in Race 2.

Rajiv Sethu, won the title in the Pro Stock 165cc class after a double win in this round

The Stock 165cc class saw Performance Racing’s Anthony Peter take the championship title after he won Race 1 and took second place in Race 2. Anish D Shetty of United Tech Torq took second in Race 1, while Yashas RS finished third. Yashas won Race 2, while Speed Up Racing’ s Soorya PM finished third, two-tenths of a second behind Peter.

Aaron Gunawardena (28) and Meka Vidhuraj (14) have a close battle in one of the Suzuki Gixxwer Cup Races

Moving on to the one-make championships, Meka Vidhuraj won the Suzuki Gixxer Cup’s Open class after finishing third in Race 1 behind Aaron Gunawardena and R Rajinikanth. Gunawardena and Rajinikanth managed to take a 1-2 finish in the second race as well. In the Novice category, it was Joseph Mathew who won the title with a double-win in this round. Vishal S took second in Race 1 as Alexander AS took third. In Race 2, it was Amarnath Rajan in second while Alexander finished third again.

In the Honda one-make championship, Mathana Kumar clinched the Open class title after taking second-place behind Hari Krishnan R in Races 1 and 2. Ananth Raj P meanwhile, took third in both races. In the Novice class, Anish Shetty took the title after finishing second in Race 3. Piyush Ranjan won all three races, while Soorya PM finished second in Race 1 and third in Races 2 and 3.

Yashas RL won all three races this weekend, giving him the overall win in the Novice category of the TVS one-make championship

Kannan Karnan won the Open class title in the TVS one-make series. He won Race 1 ahead of Arun Muthukrishnan and finished second in Race 2 behind him. Yashas RL won all three races this weekend in the Novice category, giving him the overall win.

Hold fast to dreams…,

How Sachin Chaudhary went from learning to race to testing a Moto3 machine in the span of a few months When was the last time you took a leap of faith? When was the last time that you did something that you’d always wanted to do, without worrying about the outcome or the end result? […]

21 Feb 2017

How Sachin Chaudhary went from learning to race to testing a Moto3 machine in the span of a few months

When was the last time you took a leap of faith? When was the last time that you did something that you’d always wanted to do, without worrying about the outcome or the end result? When was the last time that you actually went out and chased the sun, the rain, that seemingly out of reach dream?

The first ever winner of the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup in India

For Sachin Chaudhary, that happened sometime towards the end of 2015. A little life-changing moment that occurred when he keyed a few words into Google. For years, like many other young chaps growing up watching a rather exciting era of grand prix motorcycle racing, Sachin had wanted to find a way to get to MotoGP. Not actually MotoGP itself, but he’d at least wanted to try and get moving somewhere on the path towards motorcycle racing. His parents were staunchly against it, concerned for his safety. But seeing as he wouldn’t relent, they gave in. “Why don’t you try it and see what comes of it,” his father said to him one day. Which resulted in Sachin’s discovery of Apex Racing online, and their three-step training programme that would help a novice get race-ready.

In February 2016, Sachin began his training programme, completing all levels one after the other. In June 2016, he was ready for the Indian edition of the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup that was held alongside the Suzuki Gixxer Cup. Racers between the ages 13 and 17 were allowed to compete astride race-prepped Gixxers, all in the hopes that they would, at the end of six races, win the chance to represent India at the Road to Rookies Cup selection round in Spain. As things would turn out, Sachin would win. He’d go to Spain, get astride one of those Moto3 machines, and have a go at tackling Circuito Guadix. He’d realise what one of those machines was capable of – that it would drain the rider in an instant. He’d choose not to feel sad that he didn’t make it through the programme, being eliminated after the first day of riding, but instead feel glad that he’d managed to come somewhere close to being fit enough to ride one of those bikes. And he’d return to India with a renewed determination to work harder, improve and pursue his dreams of a career in motorcycle racing.

And it’s exactly this that he is doing. Training in the gym to keep fit, solving logical reasoning problems to keep his mind sharp, and charting out a plan with his rider coach, B Jeeva Reddy, for the course of action for his 2017 season of racing. He’s now qualified to compete in the Expert class of a series in the National Motorcycle Racing Championship. And he’s eyeing the Honda CBR250 One Make Championship.

For Sachin, it’s been a year of tremendous learning and growth. In the span of just one single year, he’s learned to race, he’s competed and won a national-level racing series, and he’s gone abroad and ridden a Moto3 machine. But more importantly, he’s realised that it’s possible. That those leaps of faith pay off. That irrespective of the end result, doing something that you have been hoping and wishing and yearning to do can take you places. That if you want to chase the sun, the rain, or that seemingly impossible dream, you need to move. The rest will follow.

You see, when Sachin decided that he wanted to be a motorcycle racer, that he was finally going to give it a shot and see what came of it, that’s all he aimed to do. Just give it a shot. There was no long-term plan that he had in place. He trusted that once he completed his levels of training, his coach would help him figure things out. He didn’t set himself a task of winning a championship, he didn’t worry about whether he’d win every single race, or whether he’d beat the other guy by a second or two. For him, there were smaller things to deal with. Figuring out why he crashed repeatedly at the same corner. And then finding a solution to ensure that it didn’t happen again. Figuring out how to shave a little time off his last lap. Figuring out the ideal line through a particularly tricky corner. And in the process of solving these little pieces of the puzzle, the larger picture became clear. A terrific series presented itself that could potentially give him the chance to get to the Rookies Cup. The structure and support system that he needed slowly formed. It wasn’t something he imagined would happen in his very first year of racing. But it did.

We all have those impossible dreams. The ones that we put on the back burner because they seem insurmountable. The ones that we decide not to pursue, because achieving them seems unrealistic. Or because the opportunities that we hope for don’t exist. More often than not, I’ve found that the opportunities do exist. We just need to look for them. And if they don’t exist, as we’re working steadily on towards our dreams, they have the habit of mysteriously appearing. Maybe all we really need to understand is that while the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, it’s the parts that need to be dealt with to achieve the whole. And that in order to achieve that impossible dream, we just need to break it up into tiny achievable goals.

CHENNAI: The Suzuki Gixxer Cup has returned for a second time to the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. The Suzuki One Make Race Gixxer Cup 2016 is a one-make racing championship run alongside the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship. In addition to the Gixxer Cup, spectators were privileged to witness the Asia Road Racing […]

08 Dec 2016

CHENNAI: The Suzuki Gixxer Cup has returned for a second time to the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. The Suzuki One Make Race Gixxer Cup 2016 is a one-make racing championship run alongside the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship.

In addition to the Gixxer Cup, spectators were privileged to witness the Asia Road Racing Championships (ARRC), the motorcycle road racing championships for Asia which was also occurring simultaneously at BIC.

Team Kagayama Suzuki Asia thrilled viewers with a display of gripping international racing on board their GSX-R600. The circuit had an electrifying environment, with the crowd on their feet to cheer for the riders.

“Suzuki invited over 1,500 customers from the Delhi NCR region to engage and connect more strongly with the brand on the BIC premises through activities such as the ‘Gixxer Roller’, a simulation in which customers could experience the real thrill of the race modified Gixxer Cup bikes,” said a company statement.

“Suzuki memorabilia was awarded to the winners of a lucky draw. For the big bike owners, Suzuki conducted a ‘Hayabusa Parade’, where professional motorcycle racing legend Yukio Kagayama led big bike riders in a lap around the Buddh International Circuit. To commemorate Suzuki’s victory in the British MotoGP 2016, the big bike customers were also given special takeaway gifts.”

This round had two races for the Gixxer Cup Open category – both of which witnessed some nail-biting finishes and amazing sporting spirit and camaraderie among the competitors. Race 1 saw 13-year-old Aaron Gunawardena take the first position ahead of Meka Vidhuraj and Vivian Gladwin. Aaron, a wild card entry, was also the youngest and despite his youth, one of the most talented riders in the race.

Race 2 witnessed Aaron, Meka and Vivian battling it out for the top three positions in an action-filled, adrenaline pumping experience. The race was closely fought with Aaron clinching the title by less than a bike length. The real treat was watching Meka fight to finish at the 2nd place after beating Vivian by two hundredths of a second.
The races were a treat for the racing enthusiasts, with the fight coming right down to the very last second of the very last lap.

Sachin Choudhary Becomes First Indian Rider To Participate In Red Bull Rookies Cup,

As Maverick Vinales brought home a MotoGP victory in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on his Team Suzuki Ecstar GSX-RR! On the same day, back in India, the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup concluded with Sachin Choudhary being selected to head to Spain later this year to compete in the Rookies Cup Qualifying. […]

08 Dec 2016

As Maverick Vinales brought home a MotoGP victory in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on his Team Suzuki Ecstar GSX-RR! On the same day, back in India, the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup concluded with Sachin Choudhary being selected to head to Spain later this year to compete in the Rookies Cup Qualifying. It is for the first time that a rider from India will participate in this championship, which is considered the direct launchpad in the lead up to MotoGP.

Joseph, Sachin and Antony battle for the pole

As the Suzuki Gixxer Cup season has progressed since the first round in June, riders have become more accustomed to their race machines. This being the second round hosted at the Madras Motor Race Track this year, provided for some stiff competition in all Novice/Rookies and Open category races with many bunches fighting it out for podiums and all the way down to the top 10 at times.

The Open Category had 2 very interesting races with Meka Vidhuraj in top form as he took top place on the podium both times. Although it wasn’t an easy fight for him each time, with a fight between 3 strong contenders for the podium. In Race 1, he won against Rajinikanth and Prabhu with less than a second gap. In Race 2, it was even closer with a hair line advantage of just 0.015s ahead of Vivian Gladwin and Rajinikanth, all 3 riders within 0.1s of each other at the finish line.

Suzuki Gixxer Cup

The Novice Category had a busy 3 races over the weekend, with Joseph Mathew proving his mastery over his fellow riders by winning all 3 races in his class! The rest of the podium spots were taken by the 4 contenders – all shuffling between Antony Peter, Amarnath Rajan, Clinton Cordeiro and Alan Fernando – which brought 2 new riders to the podium for this round.
The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup had its second and final round. 2 of the 3 races were won by Aaron Gunawerdena from Sri Lanka, with Sachin Choudhary coming second in two races and winning the third race by a country mile. Spot 3 was taken by AS Alexander on 2 occasions, while S Varoon, who fought competitively throughout all 3 races, added to the excitement.

The next round of Suzuki Gixxer Cup will be at BIC

Though Aaron Gunawerdena won two races, Sachin was declared as the winner for his mature attitude and improvement graph over the last two rounds and training sessions. Sachin will be heading to Spain in October 2016 for the Rookie Cup Qualifying, and will be the first Indian to ever reach this level of the Red Bull Rookies Cup – Road to MotoGP.

Team Suzuki Motorcycle India and Red Bull India will conduct some advanced training sessions for Sachin this month before his departure and we at CNB wishes the very best for Sachin to make our tri-colour in the homeland of Marquez, Pedrosa and Lorenzo.

Sachin will head to Spain for the Rookie Cup qualifying

The next round of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup moves to the north and is hosted from September 29 to October 2 2016 at the Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida. This time, the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship is joined by the Asian Road Racing Championship and their entire grid line-up, so be prepared for some international racing action!

Sachin Chaudhary Wins the First-Ever Red Bull Road To Rookies Cup,

Sachin will now head to Spain to participate in the qualifiers of the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup that is slated to take place in October The first Indian edition of the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup came to an exciting end at the Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT) on September 4, 2016. It […]

08 Dec 2016

Sachin will now head to Spain to participate in the qualifiers of the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup that is slated to take place in October

The first Indian edition of the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup came to an exciting end at the Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT) on September 4, 2016. It was a battle between seven young Indian riders to become the winner of the Cup. In six races spread over two rounds, it was Ahmedabad’s Sachin Chaudhary who emerged victorious and will now head to Spain for the qualifiers of the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, which will be held next month.

The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup was held alongside the 2016 Suzuki Gixxer Cup. The Japanese motorcycle maker played a pivotal role in selecting as well as training the riders. The first-of-its-kind championship for the age category of 13-17 years in India, the Road to Rookies Cup is a platform for the rookies to both race and gain international exposure. The riders were judged on several parameters apart from just being the fastest on the circuit.

Speaking on his victory, an ecstatic Sachin said, “It has still not sunk in that I have actually won the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup and will be going to Spain. I do not have words to fully express how happy I am. I learnt from the mistakes I made in the last round and gave it my best this time. I have put in a lot of effort to make it here and this win is truly rewarding.” To give you some perspective, Sachin has been training since December 2015 and has been racing professionally since June 2016. He is in tenth grade and will now be balancing his studies along with his passion.

Speaking about the racing talent and Sachin’s win, the head of Marketing and Product Planning for Suzuki Motorcycle India Suresh Babu said, “We have had a very successful first season of the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup. Young riders like Sachin prove just how much talent we have in India. Sachin has worked really hard and even though he hasn’t had a lot of track time, his learning curve has been the steepest. The progress he has made is remarkable which is why he truly deserves to go to Spain. We look forward to honing more such talent in India, and to a bigger and better season of the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup next year.”

Red Bull ‘Road to Rookies’ joins Suzuki GIXXER Cup,

India’s Suzuki GIXXER Cup Championship will now run with a new event this year, the ‘Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup to help young talent. Suzuki Motorcycle India PVT Ltd. (SMIPL) announced this week that this season’s five-round GIXXER Cup will also feature qualifiers at each event for the MotoGP™ series that is now in […]

09 Nov 2016

India’s Suzuki GIXXER Cup Championship will now run with a new event this year, the ‘Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup to help young talent.

Suzuki Motorcycle India PVT Ltd. (SMIPL) announced this week that this season’s five-round GIXXER Cup will also feature qualifiers at each event for the MotoGP™ series that is now in its 10th year.

The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup was announced by Malaysian Super Series Champion and Chennai-based motorcycle racer Rajini Krishnan, together with Lithuanian stunt-rider and two-time European stunt-riding Champion Aras Gibieza this week.

Krishnan, who is also the mentor for the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, said: “Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup is going to be of huge help to the young riders. It is a first time ever that we’ll have a category in this sport for the 13-17 age group in India. This is going to help Indian racers to be a part of the MotoGP™ programme overall: In India, all riders start after the age of 20. I myself started racing at 20 as you only get your license at 18, unlike Spanish and Italian kids, who start at the age of five and have dedicated schools for training. I am hopeful that the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup will change things in the motorsport scene within India.”

“Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup comes as a great news for Indian racers. This is my third visit to the country in the last two years and I can comfortably say that it’s now time we had a category for this age group,” said Aras Gibieza who is currently in the country as a part of his nine-city Suzuki Gixxer Day Tour.

The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup adds another feather in the cap of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup, by being the first platform of its kind in India that will provide young and upcoming racers a real launch pad into the world of international racing, allowing them to lead-up to the Rookies Cup, Moto3™ and from there, eventually Moto2™ and ultimately the MotoGP™ World Championship.

Suzuki Motorcycle India is pleased with its mutual partnership with Red Bull in this endeavor and is committed to giving this new and exciting project its best.

Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, SMIPL: “We saw a hugely positive response after entering the Indian racing arena last year and clearly felt the need to improve upon the laurels from our first season of the Gixxer Cup. This year, we bring Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, a world-renowned platform, to the young Indian riders for the first time, while sticking to the Gixxer Cup format alongside. We can’t wait for the season of exciting racing to begin!”

Who Will Qualify For The 2016 Red Bull Rookies Cup?,

The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup will run alongside the Suzuki Gixxer Cup and two winners will be selected from the 13-17 years age group for Red Bull Rookies Cup in Spain There is some good news for motorcycle racing enthusiasts in India. No, MotoGP isn’t coming to India yet. However, something in the […]

09 Nov 2016

The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup will run alongside the Suzuki Gixxer Cup and two winners will be selected from the 13-17 years age group for Red Bull Rookies Cup in Spain

There is some good news for motorcycle racing enthusiasts in India. No, MotoGP isn’t coming to India yet. However, something in the same mould and pretty special in its own right is coming to India. India hosts the one-make Suzuki Gixxer Cup which consist of five rounds. In 2016, these five rounds of the Gixxer Cup will also host the qualifiers for the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup. But what is Road to Rookies Cup and why should you care?

Road to Rookies by Red Bull

The Road to Rookies Cup is a Red Bull-sponsored event and is aimed at young bikers to showcase their talent. How young, you ask? Try the age group of 13-17-year-old kids. The Road to Rookies Cup has been running since 2007 and 2016 marks the tenth running year of the Cup. In 2016, the two best racers to qualify from India will head to Spain to participate in the 2017 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. From there, the path to higher levels of motorcycle competition open. To give you a bit of perspective into the importance of Rookies Cup, the Moto2 and Moto3 world champions in 2015 were ex-Rookies. This is no small feat by any measure. The Rookies Cup qualifiers will be held over two rounds alongside the Gixxer Cup. The riders’ championship standings will be calculated separately from the Road to Rookies qualifier standings.

What it means for motorsports in India

Well, for starters, the young riders in India will get to showcase their skills and test their mettle against the world’s best. In a country where one cannot even begin riding before turning 18, this is a huge opportunity for aspiring racers. This not only gives them a chance to compete against other racers from around the world but also exposes them to the workings of a dedicated racing outfit. This should benefit the motorsports scene back in India as only a few guys seem to have such exposure. That should hopefully result in improving the level of motorsport competition in India.

The ride

In the Gixxer Cup, riders get to pilot modified Gixxer motorcycles. The Gixxer used, in this case, is powered by a 2-valve single overhead camshaft 154.9cc four-stroke, single cylinder, air-cooled motor that puts down more than 15 PS of power and over 14Nm of torque. The engine utilises a carburetted fuelling system and is mated to a five-speed gearbox. The Gixxer uses a disc brake up front and drum brake at the rear for stopping duties. It sports telescopic front suspension and a monoshock at the back. It has 100-80/17-size tyre up front and 140-60/R17-size tyre at the back. There are more modifications made to the bike for the race – lightweight racing clip-on handlebars, rear-set aluminium foot pegs, megaphone type racing exhaust, special race compound tyres, high-flow racing air filter and a cowl where you can find a passenger seat.

Want to find out who wins the Gixxer Cup? Want to know which two participants take the early lead in Road to Rookies Cup? Then log on to ZigWheels this Sunday, August 14, 2016 to see the participants slug it out at Round 2 of Gixxer Cup at Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai as the motorsports action heats up. This time, it is not just about winning the Gixxer Cup but also about making the first big impression in the Road to Rookies Cup.

Suzuki Gixxer Cup Season 2 Round One Concludes on a New High,

Suzuki Motorcycle India’s One Make Race platform the Gixxer Cup returned for its second season, as a platform for young riders to explore and improve their skills on two-wheels. The one make race series kicked off at the Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) and is approved by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India […]

04 Nov 2016

Suzuki Motorcycle India’s One Make Race platform the Gixxer Cup returned for its second season, as a platform for young riders to explore and improve their skills on two-wheels. The one make race series kicked off at the Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) and is approved by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI).
The 2016 Gixxer Cup one make championship was held round on June 25 with qualifying, followed by the main race. The championship was segregated into two classes – Novice Class (Under 23 years) and Open Class (Above 23 years). The Novice category received a total of 39 entries, while the Open saw 24 entries from India as well as several neighbouring countries, the bike maker stated.

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup Season 2 is divided into 2 classes – Novice and Open

Scheduled over the weekend, riders spent the entire Friday in practice sessions in batches in a bid to be re-acquainted with race spec motorcycles. The practice sessions also ensured the technical crew received feedback from the riders to further tweak the brakes and other adjustments on the race ready Gixxer.

Saturday saw three qualifying sessions with two batches for the Novice category, wherein 20 riders were selected, while there only one batch for the Open category where 23 riders qualified securing a place on the final starting grid. The Novice qualifying race 1 saw 13 year old Aaron Gunawardena finish first, while Joseph P Mathew managed to be the fastest, with a lap time of 1:21:161 minutes.

Aaron Gunawardena was the fastest on both races in the Novice Class

On the final race Sunday, spectators included around 200 enthusiastic Gixxer customers from the area who received special access to the Team Suzuki pits, the race bikes and all the racing action up close. There were three races lined up with the Novice Race 2 had riders in two groups, racing for the first position and then fourth. It was Aaron, who emerged victorious once again, despite close competition coming from Joseph P Mathew who finished, while Amarnath Rajan secured the third spot.
The grand finale was the Gixxer Cup Open race with the racers battling it out right from the word go. The competition was aggressive and the tight grid did result in a crash, which resulted in a restart. Nevertheless, the excitement was very much present for the remainder of the race with B Rajnikanth securing his win, with second place going to Vivek Mani and third to Prabhu V. One of last year’s most promising names, Meka Viduraj unfortunately crashed out in the final race.

The race spec Gixxer SF received a rear disc brake and is now 2 second faster over last year

For the Suzuki Gixxer Cup Season 2, the race spec Gixxer SF has been upgraded with new rear disc brakes, which helped in improving the braking performance on the machines. The Gixxer SF peformed about 2 seconds faster per lap when compared to last year, which was a big thumbs up for the riders as well as the machine that has evolved in the past year.

Improving its motorsport presence, Suzuki has taken the Gixxer Cup one step further this year by collaborating with the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup. The Road to Rookies Cup can be categorised a platform pad for young riders in the age of 13 to 17 years to get access to the Rookies Cup held in Spain. The winners from here on can get access to world class events like Moto 3 and Moto 2, while making way to MotoGP.

Suzuki Gixxer Cup Returns At Kari Motor Speedway,

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup returned for its second season this weekend at Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore with the popular one-make championship supported and run within the 2016 Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championships. Organised by the Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) and approved by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), the 2016 […]

02 Nov 2016

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup returned for its second season this weekend at Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore with the popular one-make championship supported and run within the 2016 Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championships.

Organised by the Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) and approved by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), the 2016 season-opener saw exciting and close racing in both the Open (riders over 23 years old) and the Novice Class, for riders under 23.

This season, Suzuki has taken the Gixxer Cup further by collaborating with the ‘Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup’ which is the launch-pad for young riders, aged 13 to 17, to gain access to the Rookies Cup in Spain and then onto Moto3, Moto2 and eventually MotoGP.

Following the positive feedback from the Suzuki Gixxer Cup in its inaugural year, this season began with overwhelming participation for both Novice and Open classes, and also included riders from adjacent countries: The Novice class had a total of 39 entries and Open, 24 entries; with many on the waiting list to debut the race-prepared 2016 Gixxer SF machine that has been upgraded to use rear disc brakes for more-positive braking control this season.

Saturday saw three qualifying sessions, two slots for Novice riders, where the top 20 riders were selected, and one session for Open, where the top 23 riders qualified for the final race grid. The day ended with the Novice Race 1 where international participant, 13-year-old Aaron Gunawardena, clinched the closely-fought race from Joseph P Mathew with a best lap of 1: 21,161.

Sunday was the most exciting day of the Gixxer Cup weekend with three races lined up: Novice Race 2 had the riders in two groups, racing for first position and then for fourth, both being closely fought to the last lap. Gunawardena emerged the winner again, leaving second position for Joseph P Mathew with Amarnath Rajan third.

The grand finale was the Gixxer Cup Open race which saw the riders battle-it-out right from the start; stiff competition and a tight grid led to a crash followed by a restart, which resulted in an exciting race for the top three. Last year’s frontrunner Meka Viduraj crashed-out in the midst of an intense battle with B Rajnikanth, allowing Rajnikanth a well-earned victory, while second place went to Vivek Mani and third to Prabhu V.

The new Gixxer SFs performed around two seconds a lap faster than last year, clearly showcasing how well the machines and riders have evolved in the past year.

A visit by some 200 enthusiastic Suzuki Gixxer customers from the area added to the atmosphere as they witnessed the Team Suzuki pits, the race bikes and all the racing action up close.

Round two takes the Suzuki Gixxer Cup to the Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai on July 21–24th. This will also have the ‘Road to Rookies Cup’ riders run alongside the Novice riders on the same grid; which is another positive evolution of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup series to help young riders develop.

Suzuki gears up for 2016 Gixxer cup bike,

The second edition of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup will commence this weekend in Coimbatore. For the Gixxer Cup Suzuki had prepared a special race-spec version of the Gixxer SF. Now, for the second season the bike has undergone a slew of changes. We were invited by Suzuki to ride the new Gixxer race bike at […]

26 Oct 2016

The second edition of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup will commence this weekend in Coimbatore. For the Gixxer Cup Suzuki had prepared a special race-spec version of the Gixxer SF. Now, for the second season the bike has undergone a slew of changes. We were invited by Suzuki to ride the new Gixxer race bike at the windy and technical Kari Motor Speedway.

Experience: 2016 Suzuki Gixxer Cup race bike,

The racetrack is a wonderful place. Beyond the fact that it’s safe and allows you to ride to your personal limit, I love how you can have fun riding pretty much any motorcycle at the track. This holds especially true at a tight and technical one like the Kari Motor Speedway where technique is everything. […]

18 Oct 2016

The racetrack is a wonderful place. Beyond the fact that it’s safe and allows you to ride to your personal limit, I love how you can have fun riding pretty much any motorcycle at the track. This holds especially true at a tight and technical one like the Kari Motor Speedway where technique is everything. Naturally, it was thrilling to hear that that Suzuki was inviting a bunch of journalists down to experience their 2016 Gixxer Cup Race bike at Kari. To make things even more thrilling, Suzuki was making this ride a ‘fun race’ for the journalists. Funnily enough, the days leading up to riding this little 150cc bike had me more anxious and nervous than any of the insane supercars and ridiculously fast sportsbikes I’ve experienced in the past few months!

The good news is that the Gixxer Cup is aimed squarely at new riders and nervous wrecks like myself. The Cup bike looks remarkably similar to the delightful Gixxer SF it is based on, exactly what Suzuki intended. Suresh Babu, national head, product planning and a wicked rider himself (he rode to second place in the 2014 Raid de Himalaya!) tells me the idea was to keep the race bike as close to stock as possible. This not only keeps costs down but also works well from a marketing point of view – buy on Monday what they race on Sunday. Besides a few tweaks to the carb, a free flowing air filter and the loud exhaust this is essentially a stock bike. There are of-course racing embellishments like the clip-on bars, rear-set footpegs, rear seat cowl and a new fork brace but this is largely the same Gixxer SF you will see on the street. Even the tyres look the same but closer inspection reveals a small printed S that signifies these tyres use a softer compound. Sadly, none of these mods are purchasable for street use but if you plan on buying them for closed circuit use, Suzuki says something can be worked out.

Special soft compound rubber looks stock but is very grippy

One of the many, many reasons I’m so fond of the street Gixxer is that it comfortably accommodates my 6’1’’ frame. This is not the case with the race bike because the low clip-ons and high set footpegs make this a cramped little number. The fact that the tiny windscreen carries over from the SF means a full, chin to tank crouch is mandatory to extract maximum speed from the little engine. This starts to hurt after a few laps, especially if you’re as tall and terribly out of shape as I am. The cramped riding position though brings many benefits. First, the Gixxer’s ground clearance issues are completely eradicated – the only time I scrapped a footpeg was when I lost the front end and very nearly binned it at Kari’s infamous off-camber, left-right chicane called the Bermuda. This only minutes after I went advising some peers who were Kari first timers to be careful of that very corner! Nevertheless, the clip-ons and new brace over the stock forks have produced a much sharper and more reactive turn-in. At no time does the bike feel fidgety or nervous and it’s a very likeable set-up that balances response with predictability.

Clip-on handlebars make for an aggressive riding position

New footpegs are set higher and further back. This makes for a cramped riding position but there is no issue with footpegs scraping the tarmac like in the stock bike

Like last year’s bike, the race bike runs a larger front sprocket, up by a tooth which allows a higher top speed down the main straight. The loss in acceleration is made up for by the air filter, full system exhaust and rejetted carb. Suzuki claims a humble increase of 1.5-2PS for a total of about 16.5PS while a rough ten kg weight saving means the Cup bike should weigh just under 130kg. This is not a recipe for big speeds and the best I saw on the Gixxer’s clocks down the main straight was about 116kmph. Thankfully, the engine has a meaty midrange and doesn’t insist for sky high revs on corner exits. I never found the need to use second gear, and this tractability is what helps the bike set lap times that compete with the more powerful Group C race bikes.

Corner speed and composure is where this bike excels

Straight sections on this bike are a waiting game – the real fun is to be had in the corners. The MRF rubber offers impressive grip for such a street legal looking tyre; only when I pushed a little too hard for my skill level did I have an issue with traction. Otherwise, even at knee dragging angles, the bike feels planted, stable and reassuring. A quick look at the telemetry on the RaceChrono mobile app I like to use on track showed why small bikes are such good learning tools. My lap times were all over the place, partly down to patiently overtaking slower riders but also thanks to a lack of consistency. Because of the minimal power, a mistake cannot simply be overcome by winding the throttle open to make up for it. Lost speed in any corner will ruin a lap time. It’s what makes these little bikes the stern but excellent teachers we hated in school but now look back on with immense gratitude.

Stability is unwavering, even at knee dragging angles

Winning the media race was a nice feeling but a look at the lap times was humbling. My best lap was a 1:24.6s – a similar time to what I set on the near 25PS Pulsar RS200 a couple of months ago. That’s quite impressive but I soon found out that the Gixxer Cup bike has a lot more to offer. The first race weekend of the season took place at Kari soon after our ride and the fastest qualifying time in the Novice category (ages 13-23) was 3.2s higher than my best effort. Even more humbling was that it came at the hands of a (supremely talented) 13-year old, Sri Lankan Aaron Gunawarden.

Nursing my wounded ego I remind myself of the purpose of this racing series – to act as a launch platform for talented young riders. Having tied up with the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup earlier this year, the Gixxer Cup is a valuable tool for budding racers. The two best riders in the Novice category this year will be sent to Spain for for further coaching. If the riders make it past that, they will compete in the Redbull Rookies Cup, the winner of which gets a direct entry into Moto3! If you’re young and you think you’re fast – aim for next year’s championship. At Rs 2,000 for a weekend with the bike, fuel, tyres and even gear taken care of, this is some of the most affordable racing you will ever find.

2016 Suzuki Gixxer Cup Season 2: First Ride on The Cup Bike,

HIGHLIGHTS The Suzuki Gixxer Cup is a brilliant learning platform for budding racers The race spec Gixxer now gets a rear disc brake, steel braided hose Upgrades also include a K&N Filter, larger sprocket and a racing exhaust When you have passion for two-wheels as well as speed; you can’t help but imagine yourself on […]

24 Oct 2016

HIGHLIGHTS

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup is a brilliant learning platform for budding racers

The race spec Gixxer now gets a rear disc brake, steel braided hose

Upgrades also include a K&N Filter, larger sprocket and a racing exhaust

When you have passion for two-wheels as well as speed; you can’t help but imagine yourself on a bike and race it across a circuit with probably Rossi, Lorenzo or Marquez by your side. Indeed, seeing oneself on a bike in the MotoGP scene is quite a dream for people like me, and of many others who share the same passion as me. But motorsport has never been given a push in India; it was always for those kids who had the money (this is the public perception) but that surely has changed over the last few years especially with car and bike manufacturers setting up a platform where talent is recognised, honed and shaped. A similar springboard has been prepped by the two-wheeler maker Suzuki.It’s called the Suzuki Gixxer Cup and it’s similar to the one-make racing series that both Honda and Yamaha have. For Suzuki though, it all started in 2015, the same year Suzuki made its come back to MotoGP; which was a poetic moment. Kick starting a race series is no small task and Suzuki’s step in this direction shows that India has a lot of talented riders who need to be tapped. To earn a spot in the racing series, one has to be between the ages of 13 and 17 years and here is where these kids will not only be trained but will also be able to race and get a hang of what racing around a track entails. This year, the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup program will be held alongside the Suzuki Gixxer Cup and the championship, which will be held over five rounds, will see the winner progress to Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup which is held in Spain.

Apart from the Gixxer Cup, Suzuki also kick started the Red Bull Road to Rookies cup program

There will be 2 championships that’ll run simultaneously: Novice for the young beginners, and Open, for the more seasoned racers. The championship will also showcase the real potential of the race prepped Gixxer SF. Organized by the Madras Motor Sports Club and approved by the FMSCI the championship is conducted in accordance with the regulations of the FMSCI which prepares the riders for professional races.

I headed to Kari Motor Speed way, Coimbatore to get a taste of the Suzuki Gixxer SF. Yes, I know, saying it, will earn me the envy of many, but well. The bike is now completely stripped down to racing trim and it looks larger than the one in the previous season. The addition of the rear disc brake, steel braided hoses with racing brake fluid are added for the brakes and a hydro formed racing exhaust makes all the difference when it comes to appearance. The bike is lighter and agile while the engine breathes with a K&N racing air filter and the carburettor is retuned for better response, while the sprocket is modified for better acceleration.
The race spec Suzuki Gixxer impressed on the 2.1 km Kari Speedway

It was my maiden ride on a race track and I took my time to get used to it. The peppy 155cc powerplant on the Gixxer impresses as the 2.1 kilometre long track has its fair share of sharp corners especially Turn 1, which is a hair pin turn. It’s pretty technical and you have to understand when to brake as you prepare to take the curb and then lean, change gears and go back on the throttle as you exit. The entire exercise is demanding not only for the rider but also for the bike and this is where you understand that the Gixxer SF is one mean machine.
Suzuki updated the Gixxer with a rear Disc brake recently

On the straight, the digital cluster indicated 114 kmph and I am pretty sure that it had more to offer. The chassis and suspension set up along with soft compound tyres by MRF gives you a lot of confidence to push it to the limit and then brake heavily as you enter Turn 1. The bike’s steering geometry is perfect that it enters and exit corners with an ease and it’s quite a great bike to start learning on. The season 2 of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup, then is the perfect launch pad for young riders and we are sure we will see more riders in the motorsport arena soon. The day, then, is not far away when the tri-colour waves high at the end of a MotoGP race and we can thank the Japanese for it!

Suzuki motorcycles and Red Bull racing have announced their partnership for the Road to Rookies Cup 2016. The two organisers will provide a structured programme to the young biking enthusiasts to kick-start their racing career. To select the Road to Rookies Cup participants, organisers will nominate 10 young riders within the age group of 13-17,based […]

25 May 2016

Suzuki motorcycles and Red Bull racing have announced their partnership for the Road to Rookies Cup 2016. The two organisers will provide a structured programme to the young biking enthusiasts to kick-start their racing career.

To select the Road to Rookies Cup participants, organisers will nominate 10 young riders within the age group of 13-17,based on their performance in other motorsports events.

The 10 nominated riders will get coached by professionals from around the world. After training they will race in 2016 Suzuki Gixxer Cup. The two best rider among them will be sent to Spain for further training and get to participate in the Red Bull Rookies Cup. The winner of the ‘Rookies Cup’ will gets a direct entry into Moto3.

K Rajini, winner of the 2015 Malaysian Superbike Challenge, will be one of the mentors at the Road to Rookies Cup, he said:

“Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup is going to be of huge help to the young riders. It is for the first time we’ll have a category for 13-17 age group in India. This is going to help Indian racers to be a part of the MotoGP programme overall.
In Spain and Italy, kids start at the age of five and have dedicated schools for training. I am hopeful that this project will change things in India.”

Aras Gibieza, Stunt Rider, who is currently in the country as a part of his nine-city Suzuki Gixxer Day tour said:

“Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup comes as great news for the Indian racers. This is my third visit to the country in the last two years and I can comfortably say that it’s high time we had a category for this age group.”

Mr. Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, SMIPL, said

“We saw a hugely positive response after entering the Indian racing arena last year, and clearly felt the need to only improve upon the laurels from our first season of the Gixxer Cup. This year, we bring Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, a world renowned platform, to the young Indian riders for the first time, while sticking to the Gixxer Cup format alongside. We can’t wait for the season of exciting racing to begin!”

RED BULL ROAD TO ROOKIES CUP,

Say hello to the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup – a unique sporting event that gives young biking enthusiasts between 13 – 17 years of age a chance race and show their mettle. The most talented one gets to be a part of the internationally acclaimed Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup 2016 in Spain. […]

16 Nov 2016

Say hello to the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup – a unique sporting event that gives young biking enthusiasts between 13 – 17 years of age a chance race and show their mettle. The most talented one gets to be a part of the internationally acclaimed Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup 2016 in Spain.

Since its inception in 2007, Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup has grown into one of the most exciting 2 wheel spectacles in the world. The Rookies Cup has released new stars into the world of Grand Prix racing, both Moto2 and Moto3 World Champions in 2015 were ex-Rookies. Every year the level of competition has climbed and this year’s intake are set to raise the bar yet again for the 10th running of the Cup.

This year, the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup programme will be held alongside the Suzuki Gixxer Cup tour 2016. The championship will be held over three rounds and the most talented rider in the age of 13-17 will get a chance to participate in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup 2017 qualifier.

Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016 Announces Season 2 With Red Bull,

Season two of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup has been announced. The Japanese-based manufacturer will be partnering with Red Bull for season two. Red Bull will be organising its Road to Rookies Cup 2016 in the Indian sub-continent. Red Bull will provide a lucky few Indian racers a chance to race in the Rookies Cup. The […]

16 Nov 2016

Season two of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup has been announced. The Japanese-based manufacturer will be partnering with Red Bull for season two. Red Bull will be organising its Road to Rookies Cup 2016 in the Indian sub-continent.
Red Bull will provide a lucky few Indian racers a chance to race in the Rookies Cup. The racing aspirants will then have a chance to enter the Moto3 Championship and with further improvements could also work their way up to Moto2 Championship.

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup will begin from June and will go on until October 2016. All the rounds have been approved by the FMSCI (Federation of Motor Sports Club of India). Entire 2016 Championship will consist of five rounds, which will be organised by MMSC (Madras Motor Sports Club).

2015 winners of Suzuki Gixxer Cup from both the Open and Novice category won themselves a Gixxer and Gixxer SF model. The 2016 Suzuki Gixxer Cup winner will also win several exciting prizes. Last year, MotoGP Legend Kevin Schwantz was present to witness the last race and also crowned the very first Suzuki Gixxer Cup winner in India.

Suzuki Announces Gixxer Cup Season 2,

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup is back! After a successful end to Season 1 in the esteemed presence of US motorcycling legend Kevin Schwantz, things are being taken to overdrive with the announcement of a partnership with Red Bull for Road to Rookies Cup! Organised by the oldest and most active motorsports club in the country, […]

25 May 2016

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup is back! After a successful end to Season 1 in the esteemed presence of US motorcycling legend Kevin Schwantz, things are being taken to overdrive with the announcement of a partnership with Red Bull for Road to Rookies Cup!

Organised by the oldest and most active motorsports club in the country, MMSC (Madras Motor Sports Club), with the approval of The Federation of Motor Sports Club of India, the Gixxer Cup will be run as supporting races along with the 5 rounds on the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship from the months of June to October 2016.

Here’s what Mr Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki India had to say:“We saw a hugely positive response after entering the Indian racing arena last year, and clearly felt the need to only improve upon the laurels from our first season of the Gixxer Cup. This year, we bring Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, a world renowned platform, to the young Indian riders for the first time, while sticking to the Gixxer Cup format alongside. We can’t wait for the season of exciting racing to begin!”

The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup adds more depth to Suzuki Gixxer Cup, by being the first platform of its kind in India which will provide the young and upcoming racers a real launchpad into the world of international racing, allowing them to lead up to Rookies Cup, Moto3 and from there eventually on to Moto2 and then the pinnacle MotoGP!

Suzuki Two Wheelers Announced Gixxer Cup 2016,

Competitors battling it out in last year’s Gixxer Cup One make race series is an interesting concept that provides every competitor with a level playing field to showcase their talents. Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) is back with the second season of Gixxer Cup 2016. The Gixxer Cup was launched last year and garnered a huge fan […]

25 May 2016

Competitors battling it out in last year’s Gixxer Cup

One make race series is an interesting concept that provides every competitor with a level playing field to showcase their talents. Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) is back with the second season of Gixxer Cup 2016. The Gixxer Cup was launched last year and garnered a huge fan following over the 5 race weekends. Not only did it become a brilliant platform for budding racers, the spectators also had a great time witnessing fierce competition.

Suzuki ended the last year’s Gixxer Cup on a high by inviting 1993 500cc World Champion, Kevin Schwantz (Read about our interaction with him here). A lot more action can be expected during this year’s Gixxer Cup as Suzuki has partnered with Red Bull to run Road to Rookies Cup 2016 alongside it (read more here).

Suzuki Gixxer SF race bike

Suzuki intends to popularise their racing culture in India with the Gixxer Cup championship. This race series is approved by the FMSCI (The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India) and will be organised by Madras Motor Sports Club. This race series will be held as support races for the Indian Motorcycle Racing Championship between June and October 2016.

Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, SMIPL, said, “We saw a hugely positive response after entering the Indian racing arena last year, and clearly felt the need to only improve upon the laurels from our first season of the Gixxer Cup. This year, we bring Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, a world-renowned platform, to the young Indian riders for the first time, while sticking to the Gixxer Cup format alongside. We can’t wait for the season of exciting racing to begin!”

Suzuki announces 2016 Gixxer Cup,

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today announced the return of their popular Gixxer Cup for its second season in 2016. Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year with much fan following and through the 5 rounds, it evolved […]

25 May 2016

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today announced the return of their popular Gixxer Cup for its second season in 2016.

Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year with much fan following and through the 5 rounds, it evolved into a brilliant platform for the budding racers in India and a spectacular racing championship.

Last year, Suzuki ended the Gixxer Cup on a high with the presence of none other than legendary 1993 500cc World Champion, Kevin Schwantz. And this year, they are beginning their season with the announcement of the partnership with Red Bull for the Road to Rookies Cup 2016.

Suzuki Motorcycle will keep spreading and popularising their racing culture among their customers and fans in India with the Gixxer Cup championship, which is approved by the FMSCI (The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India) and organized by the Madras Motor Sports Club (one of the oldest and most active motorsports clubs in the country). It will run as supporting races along with the 5 rounds on the India National Motorcycle Racing Championship from the months of June to October 2016.

The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup adds another feather in the cap of Suzuki Gixxer Cup, by being the first platform of its kind in India that will provide the young and upcoming racers a real launchpad into the world of international racing, allowing them to lead up to Rookies Cup, Moto3 and from there eventually on to Moto2 and MotoGP! Suzuki Motorcycle India are very pleased with their mutual partnership with Red Bull in this endeavor and are committed to giving it their best!

Last year’s champions from the Novice and Open categories won Gixxer and Gixxer SF motorcycles respectively, and this year shall also see the winners taking home exciting prizes!

SUZUKI TWO WHEELERS ANNOUNCED GIXXER CUP 2016,

One make race series is an interesting concept that provides every competitor with a level playing field to showcase their talents. Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL)One make race series is an interesting concept that provides every competitor with a level playing field to showcase their talents. Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) is back with the second season […]

25 May 2016

One make race series is an interesting concept that provides every competitor with a level playing field to showcase their talents. Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL)One make race series is an interesting concept that provides every competitor with a level playing field to showcase their talents. Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) is back with the second season of Gixxer Cup 2016. The Gixxer Cup was launched last year and garnered a huge fan following over the 5 race weekends. Not only did it become a brilliant platform for budding racers, the spectators also had a great time witnessing fierce competition. Suzuki ended the last year’s Gixxer Cup on a high by inviting 1993 500cc World Champion, Kevin Schwantz (Read about our interaction with him here). A lot more action can be expected during this year’s Gixxer Cup as Suzuki has partnered with Red Bull to run Road to Rookies Cup 2016 alongside it.

Reach Moto3 directly through Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup,

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) has announced the return of their Gixxer Cup for its second season in 2016. However, this time around they partnered with Red Bull for the Road to Rookies Cup 2016 which changes a whole lot of things. Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year with much fan […]

25 May 2016

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) has announced the return of their Gixxer Cup for its second season in 2016. However, this time around they partnered with Red Bull for the Road to Rookies Cup 2016 which changes a whole lot of things.

Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year with much fan following and through the five rounds, it evolved into a established platform for the budding racers in India and a racing championship. Last year, Suzuki ended the Gixxer Cup on a high with the presence of none other than legendary 1993 500cc World Champion, Kevin Schwantz. And this year, they are beginning their season with the announcement of the partnership with Red Bull for the Road to Rookies Cup 2016.

The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup will be the first platform of its kind in India that will provide the young and upcoming racers a real launchpad into the world of international racing. The program focuses on sharpening the skills of younger riders, and will be open to people within the age group of 13-17. Allowing them to lead up to Rookies Cup, Moto3 and from there eventually on to Moto2 and MotoGP!

Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, SMIPL, said “We saw a hugely positive response after entering the Indian racing arena last year, and clearly felt the need to only improve upon the laurels from our first season of the Gixxer Cup. This year, we bring Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, a world renowned platform, to the young Indian riders for the first time, while sticking to the Gixxer Cup format alongside. We can’t wait for the season of exciting racing to begin!”

It will run as supporting races along with the five rounds on the India National Motorcycle Racing Championship from June to October 2016.

For more information on the Suzuki Gixxer Cup and Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup head to:

www.suzukigixxercup.in
www.redbullrookiescup.com

Suzuki announces Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup programme,

Suzuki India announced a partnership with Red Bull for the Road to Rookies Cup, for young Indian riders, who will compete in the 2016 Gixxer Cup season. The second season of the one-make series using Suzuki Gixxer bikes will start during the weekend of June 24-26, at the Kari Motor Speedway. The five-round championship will act […]

25 May 2016

Suzuki India announced a partnership with Red Bull for the Road to Rookies Cup, for young Indian riders, who will compete in the 2016 Gixxer Cup season.

The second season of the one-make series using Suzuki Gixxer bikes will start during the weekend of June 24-26, at the Kari Motor Speedway.

The five-round championship will act as a support event to the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship, with the finale in October.

For this year, the Japanese manufacturer has also announced a tie-up with Red Bull, with riders in line for a shot at its Rookies Cup.

Two riders from among the 10, who will race in the Indian championship will be selected and sent to Spain for further coaching.

The two riders will then undergo a grueling selection process competing against the world’s best for a spot in the Red Bull Rookies Cup, for the 2017 season.

The Road to Rookies Cup will have separate championship points for only three of the five rounds and will run parallel to the Novice category, open to riders between the ages of 13-17.

The selection of the two riders will be based on age, height, weight and their overall performance in the races.

“We saw a hugely positive response after entering the Indian racing arena last year, and clearly felt the need to only improve upon the laurels from our first season of the Gixxer Cup,” said Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki India.

“This year, we bring Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, a world renowned platform, to the young Indian riders for the first time, while sticking to the Gixxer Cup format alongside.”

Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year with much fan following and through the 5 rounds, it evolved into a brilliant platform for the budding racers in India and a spectacular racing championship. Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, […]

25 May 2016

Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year with much fan following and through the 5 rounds, it evolved into a brilliant platform for the budding racers in India and a spectacular racing championship.

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, announced the return of their popular Gixxer Cup for its second season in 2016.

Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year with much fan following and through the 5 rounds, it evolved into a brilliant platform for the budding racers in India and a spectacular racing championship.

Last year, Suzuki ended the Gixxer Cup on a high with the presence of none other than legendary 1993 500cc World Champion, Kevin Schwantz. And this year, they are beginning their season with the announcement of the partnership with Red Bull for the Road to Rookies Cup 2016.

Suzuki Motorcycle will keep spreading and popularising their racing culture among their customers and fans in India with the Gixxer Cup championship, which is approved by the FMSCI (The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India) and organized by the Madras Motor Sports Club (one of the oldest and most active motorsports clubs in the country). It will run as supporting races along with the 5 rounds on the India National Motorcycle Racing Championship from the months of June to October 2016.

The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup adds another feather in the cap of Suzuki Gixxer Cup, by being the first platform of its kind in India that will provide the young and upcoming racers a real launchpad into the world of international racing, allowing them to lead up to Rookies Cup, Moto3 and from there eventually on to Moto2 and MotoGP! Suzuki Motorcycle India are very pleased with their mutual partnership with Red Bull in this endeavor and are committed to giving it their best!

Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, SMIPL, said “We saw a hugely positive response after entering the Indian racing arena last year, and clearly felt the need to only improve upon the laurels from our first season of the Gixxer Cup. This year, we bring Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, a world renowned platform, to the young Indian riders for the first time, while sticking to the Gixxer Cup format alongside. We can’t wait for the season of exciting racing to begin!”

Last year’s champions from the Novice and Open categories won Gixxer and Gixxer SF motorcycles respectively, and this year shall also see the winners taking home exciting prizes!

–Highly popular Suzuki Gixxer Cup returns for 2nd season –Partnership with Red Bull for Road to Rookies Cup 2016 Chennai, May 4th, 2016: Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today announced the return of their popular Gixxer Cup for its second […]

05 May 2016

–Highly popular Suzuki Gixxer Cup returns for 2nd season

–Partnership with Red Bull for Road to Rookies Cup 2016

Chennai, May 4th, 2016: Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today announced the return of their popular Gixxer Cup for its second season in 2016.

Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year with much fan following and through the 5 rounds, it evolved into a brilliant platform for the budding racers in India and a spectacular racing championship.

Last year, Suzuki ended the Gixxer Cup on a high with the presence of none other than legendary 1993 500cc World Champion, Kevin Schwantz. And this year, they are beginning their season with the announcement of the partnership with Red Bull for the Road to Rookies Cup 2016.

Suzuki Motorcycle will keep spreading and popularising their racing culture among their customers and fans in India with the Gixxer Cup championship, which is approved by the FMSCI (The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India) and organized by the Madras Motor Sports Club (one of the oldest and most active motorsports clubs in the country). It will run as supporting races along with the 5 rounds on the India National Motorcycle Racing Championship from the months of June to October 2016.

The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup adds another feather in the cap of Suzuki Gixxer Cup, by being the first platform of its kind in India that will provide the young and upcoming racers a real launchpad into the world of international racing, allowing them to lead up to Rookies Cup, Moto3 and from there eventually on to Moto2 and MotoGP! Suzuki Motorcycle India are very pleased with their mutual partnership with Red Bull in this endeavor and are committed to giving it their best!

Mr. Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, SMIPL, said “We saw a hugely positive response after entering the Indian racing arena last year, and clearly felt the need to only improve upon the laurels from our first season of the Gixxer Cup. This year, we bring Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, a world renowned platform, to the young Indian riders for the first time, while sticking to the Gixxer Cup format alongside. We can’t wait for the season of exciting racing to begin!”

Last year’s champions from the Novice and Open categories won Gixxer and Gixxer SF motorcycles respectively, and this year shall also see the winners taking home exciting prizes!

ABOUT SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE INDIA PVT LTD (SMIPL)

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited is a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan wherein they have the same manufacturing philosophy of VALUE PACKED PRODUCTS right from the inception. SMIPL manufactures two-wheelers best suited for the Indian customers. The Company started its India operations in February, 2006.

Rookies Cup to promote Indian bikers,

25 May 2016

Suzuki, Red Bull Racing Announce 2016 Road to Rookies Cup,

STORY HIGHLIGHTS Suzuki has tied up with Red Bull for the second season of Gixxer cup The two best riders will be selected for the Rookies Cup in Spain Rookies Cup will have 3 rounds in the season Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited has announced the return of the popular Gixxer Cup for its second […]

25 May 2016

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Suzuki has tied up with Red Bull for the second season of Gixxer cup

The two best riders will be selected for the Rookies Cup in Spain

Rookies Cup will have 3 rounds in the season

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited has announced the return of the popular Gixxer Cup for its second season in 2016. This time, Red Bull Racing and Suzuki have tied up to also announce the 2016 Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, the first platform of its kind in India, which will provide young and upcoming racers a launchpad into the world of international racing.

The Road to Rookies Cup will allow racers a chance to participate in the Rookies Cup and then lead up to the Moto3 and eventually on to Moto2 and MotoGP.

Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited, said, “We saw a hugely positive response after entering the Indian racing arena last year, and clearly felt the need improve upon the laurels from our first season of the Gixxer Cup. This year, we bring Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, a world renowned platform, to the young Indian riders for the first time, while sticking to the Gixxer Cup format alongside. We can’t wait for the season of exciting racing to begin!”

(Suzuki Gixxer Cup)

The Road to Rookies Cup will run parallel to the Novice Category of the Gixxer Cup. They will compete in the same grid but championship standings will be calculated separately. While the Gixxer Cup will have 5 rounds in all, the Road to Rookies Cup will have 3 rounds and will be open to riders between the ages of 13-17.

Ten riders will compete in the Road to Rookies Cup, out of which two riders will be eventually selected by a committee, who will get to compete in the qualifiers for the Rookies Cup in Spain. Selection of these two riders will not only be based on championship points, but other parameters like age, height, weight will also be taken into consideration. If they qualify, they get to compete in the Red Bull Rookies Cup in Spain.

The Gixxer Cup Novice Category will also have 10 riders, but in the age group of 18-23, while the Open Category will have racers in the age group of above 23 years.

Suzuki two-wheelers announces Gixxer Cup 2016,

Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year. This year, the championship is in partnership with Red Bull CHENNAI: Suzuki Motorcycle India(SMIPL), a subsidiary of Japanese two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced the return of their popular Gixxer Cup for its second season in 2016. Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last […]

08 Dec 2016

Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year. This year, the championship is in partnership with Red Bull

CHENNAI: Suzuki Motorcycle India(SMIPL), a subsidiary of Japanese two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced the return of their popular Gixxer Cup for its second season in 2016.

Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year. This year, the championship is in partnership with Red Bull.

Approved by the FMSCI (The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India) and organised by the Madras Motor Sports Club, it will run as supporting races along with the 5 rounds on the India National Motorcycle Racing Championship from the months of June to October 2016.

Suzuki said that the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup is the first platform of its kind in India that provides the young and upcoming racers a real launchpad into the world of international racing, allowing them to lead up to Rookies Cup, Moto3 and from there eventually on to Moto2 and MotoGP!

“We saw a hugely positive response after entering the Indian racing arena last year, and clearly felt the need to only improve upon the laurels from our first season of the Gixxer Cup,” said Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, SMIPL. “This year, we bring Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, a world renowned platform, to the young Indian riders for the first time, while sticking to the Gixxer Cup format alongside. We can’t wait for the season of exciting racing to begin!”

Last year’s champions from the Novice and Open categories won Gixxer and Gixxer SF motorcycles respectively.